CVE-2025-68383: Filebeat Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input

Published Dec 18, 2025
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Updated

Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input (CWE-1285) in Filebeat Syslog parser and the Libbeat Dissect processor can allow a user to trigger a Buffer Overflow (CAPEC-100) and cause a denial of service (panic/crash) of the Filebeat process via either a malformed Syslog message or a malicious tokenizer pattern in the Dissect configuration.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
filebeat
libbeat
go/github.com/elastic/beats<=7.6.2
go/github.com/elastic/beats/v7<7.0.0-alpha2.0.20251204214633-dd3af18220bf
7.0.0-alpha2.0.20251204214633-dd3af18220bf
go/github.com/elastic/beats/v7>=9.2.0<9.2.3
9.2.3
go/github.com/elastic/beats/v7>=9.0.0<9.1.9
9.1.9
go/github.com/elastic/beats/v7>=7.7.0<8.19.9
8.19.9
Elastic Filebeat>=7.0.0<=7.17.29
Elastic Filebeat>=8.0.0<8.19.9
Elastic Filebeat>=9.0.0<9.1.9
Elastic Filebeat>=9.2.0<9.2.3

Event History

Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 19, 2025
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68383?

The severity of CVE-2025-68383 is categorized as critical due to the potential for denial of service and buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68383?

To fix CVE-2025-68383, update Filebeat and Libbeat to the latest versions that include patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68383?

CVE-2025-68383 affects Filebeat and Libbeat across all versions prior to the security patch.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-68383?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-68383 include potential system crashes and service interruptions due to buffer overflow exploitation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-68383?

Currently, no official workarounds are recommended for CVE-2025-68383; the best practice is to apply the latest updates.

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