CVE-2025-51823

CVE-2025-51823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libcsp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Description

libcsp 2.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in the csp_eth_init() function due to improper handling of the ifname parameter. The function uses strcpy to copy the interface name into a structure member (ctx->name) without validating the input length.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-51823?
libcsp 2.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in the csp_eth_init() function due to improper handling of the ifname parameter. The function uses strcpy to copy the interface name into a structure member (ctx->name) without validating the input length.
How severe is CVE-2025-51823?
CVE-2025-51823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-51823 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-51823?
CVE-2025-51823 affects Libcsp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-51823?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-51823 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-51823 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24163.
When was CVE-2025-51823 published?
CVE-2025-51823 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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