How severe is CVE-2025-65079?

CVE-2025-65079 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-65079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65079?

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

Does CVE-2025-65079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206662.

When was CVE-2025-65079 published?

CVE-2025-65079 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65079

CVE-2025-65079 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206662
Weakness: CWE-122
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Postscript interpreter in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code as an unprivileged user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65079?: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Postscript interpreter in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code as an unprivileged user.
How severe is CVE-2025-65079?: CVE-2025-65079 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-65079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-65079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206662.
When was CVE-2025-65079 published?: CVE-2025-65079 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.lexmark.com/en_us/solutions/security/lexmark-security-advisories.html

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