How severe is CVE-2019-25085?

CVE-2019-25085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-25085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25085?

CVE-2019-25085 affects Gnome Gvariant Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25085?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-25085 published?

CVE-2019-25085 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25085

CVE-2019-25085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gvariant Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Gnome Gvariant Database
Published: 2022-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in GNOME gvdb. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function gvdb_table_write_contents_async of the file gvdb-builder.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The name of the patch is d83587b2a364eb9a9a53be7e6a708074e252de14. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216789 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25085?: A vulnerability was found in GNOME gvdb. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function gvdb_table_write_contents_async of the file gvdb-builder.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The name of the patch is d83587b2a364eb9a9a53be7e6a708074e252de14. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216789 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-25085?: CVE-2019-25085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-25085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25085?: CVE-2019-25085 affects Gnome Gvariant Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-25085 published?: CVE-2019-25085 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gvariant_database:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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