CVE-2025-8746: GNU libopts __strstr_sse2 memory corruption
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GNU libopts up to 27.6. Affected is the function strstrsse2. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This issue was initially reported to the tcpreplay project, but the code maintainer explains, that this "bug appears to be in libopts which is an external library." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8746?
CVE-2025-8746 is classified as problematic due to its potential for memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8746?
To fix CVE-2025-8746, upgrade GNU libopts to a version greater than 27.6.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-8746?
CVE-2025-8746 affects GNU libopts versions up to and including 27.6.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-8746?
CVE-2025-8746 requires local access for exploitation.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8746?
CVE-2025-8746 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the function __strstr_sse2.