https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/27: CVE-2025-31498: c-as use-after-fe

Published Apr 8, 2025
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Affected Software

1 affected component
c-ares c-ares>=1.32.3<1.34.4

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31498?

CVE-2025-31498 is classified as a high severity use-after-free vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31498?

To mitigate CVE-2025-31498, upgrade to c-ares version 1.34.5 or later.

3

Which versions of c-ares are affected by CVE-2025-31498?

CVE-2025-31498 affects c-ares versions 1.32.3 to 1.34.4.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-31498?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-31498.

5

Who reported CVE-2025-31498?

CVE-2025-31498 was reported by Erik Lax.

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