CVE-2025-59777
libmicrohttpd: GNU libmicrohttpd null pointer dereference
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 10, 2025
Updated · September 1, 2026
Description
A null pointer dereference vector has been discovered in GNU libmicrohttpd. A specially crafted packet sent by an attacker could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) in the application using libmicrohttpd.
Statement
The availability impact of this flaw is limited to applications using libmicrohttpd. Red Hat host operating systems are not at risk.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference