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CVE-2025-47868: Apache NuttX RTOS: tools/bdf-converter. · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Apache NuttX RTOS: tools/bdf-converter.Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 12.9.0 as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 12.9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade apache/nuttx to 12.9.0.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubapache/nuttxpkg:github/apache/nuttxOther threatsAffected
  • =6.9 <12.9.0
Fixed in
  • 12.9.0

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AI-suggested

European organizations using Apache NuttX RTOS should immediately upgrade to version 12.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. For environments where upgrading is not immediately feasible, organizations should restrict access to the bdf-converter tool, ensuring it is not exposed to untrusted or external input sources. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any data processed by the bdf-converter to prevent malformed or malicious font files from triggering the vulnerability. Additionally, isolate the execution environment of the bdf-converter using containerization or sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Monitoring and logging usage of the bdf-converter can help detect anomalous activity. Finally, review and audit automated workflows that incorporate the bdf-converter to ensure they do not process untrusted data without proper controls.

Description

Out-of-bounds Write resulting in possible Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability was discovered in tools/bdf-converter font conversion utility that is part of Apache NuttX RTOS repository. This standalone program is optional and neither part of NuttX RTOS nor Applications runtime, but active bdf-converter users may be affected when this tool is exposed to external provided user data data (i.e.publicly available automation). This issue affects Apache NuttX: from 6.9 before 12.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 12.9.0, which fixes the issue.

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