Security update for libpcap
A security update for libpcap addresses a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-11961. The issue involves missing validation of a provided MAC-48 address string in the function pcap_ether_aton(), which can lead to out-of-bounds read and write operations. The severity of this vulnerability is assessed as low. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-11961 is a vulnerability in libpcap where the function pcap_ether_aton() does not properly validate the input MAC-48 address string. This lack of validation can cause out-of-bounds memory read and write, potentially leading to memory corruption or crashes. The issue was identified and fixed by the SUSE Product Security Team, but no explicit patch or affected versions are detailed in the provided information.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds read and write due to improper input validation, which could lead to memory corruption or application instability. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or exploitability based on current knowledge. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or fix details are provided, users should monitor official SUSE security advisories for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Security update for libpcap
Description
A security update for libpcap addresses a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-11961. The issue involves missing validation of a provided MAC-48 address string in the function pcap_ether_aton(), which can lead to out-of-bounds read and write operations. The severity of this vulnerability is assessed as low. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-11961 is a vulnerability in libpcap where the function pcap_ether_aton() does not properly validate the input MAC-48 address string. This lack of validation can cause out-of-bounds memory read and write, potentially leading to memory corruption or crashes. The issue was identified and fixed by the SUSE Product Security Team, but no explicit patch or affected versions are detailed in the provided information.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds read and write due to improper input validation, which could lead to memory corruption or application instability. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or exploitability based on current knowledge. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or fix details are provided, users should monitor official SUSE security advisories for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:20075-1
- Cve Count
- 1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aab49b555bf5e2cf5992984
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 02:00:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:44:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 04:01:27 UTC
Views: 4
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