CVE-2025-68388: Packetbeat Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Published Dec 18, 2025
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Updated

Allocation of resources without limits or throttling (CWE-770) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause excessive allocation (CAPEC-130) of memory and CPU via the integration of malicious IPv4 fragments, leading to a degradation in Packetbeat.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Packetbeat
go/github.com/elastic/beats/v7<7.0.0-alpha2.0.20251209162832-28cfc80d2f4e
7.0.0-alpha2.0.20251209162832-28cfc80d2f4e
go/github.com/elastic/beats>=9.2.0<9.2.3
9.2.3
go/github.com/elastic/beats>=9.0.0<9.1.9
9.1.9
go/github.com/elastic/beats>=8.6.0<8.19.9
8.19.9
Elasticsearch Packetbeat>=8.6.0<8.19.9
Elasticsearch Packetbeat>=9.0.0<9.1.9
Elasticsearch Packetbeat>=9.2.0<9.2.3

Event History

Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 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-2025-68388?

CVE-2025-68388 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68388?

To mitigate CVE-2025-68388, ensure you are using the latest patched version of Packetbeat.

3

What causes CVE-2025-68388?

CVE-2025-68388 is caused by the allocation of resources without limits or throttling when processing malicious IPv4 fragments.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-68388?

CVE-2025-68388 affects users of Packetbeat versions prior to the security update addressing this vulnerability.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2025-68388 have?

CVE-2025-68388 can lead to excessive memory and CPU allocation, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

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