CVE-2025-36512
CVE-2025-36512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bloomberg Comdb2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22325
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Bloomberg Comdb2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Bloomberg Comdb2 8.1 database when handling a distributed transaction heartbeat. A specially crafted protocol buffer message can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to a database instance over TCP and send the crafted message to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-36512?
- A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Bloomberg Comdb2 8.1 database when handling a distributed transaction heartbeat. A specially crafted protocol buffer message can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to a database instance over TCP and send the crafted message to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2025-36512?
- CVE-2025-36512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-36512 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-36512?
- CVE-2025-36512 affects Bloomberg Comdb2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-36512?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-36512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-36512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22325.
- When was CVE-2025-36512 published?
- CVE-2025-36512 was published on 2025-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2200
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2200
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bloomberg:comdb2:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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