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DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5399
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5399
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.5 HIGH
Due to a mistake in libcurl's WebSocket code, a malicious server can send a particularly crafted packet which makes libcurl get trapped in an endless busy-loop. There is no other way for the application to escape or exit this loop other than killing the thread/process. This might be used to DoS libcurl-using application.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | curl | 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | curl | 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Jun 7, 2025 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated