CVE-2025-5702 describes a flaw in the GNU C Library (glibc) version 2.39 and later, specifically affecting the strcmp implementation optimized for Power10 processors. This vulnerability involves the strcmp function overwriting non-volatile vector registers, potentially altering program control flow or leaking sensitive data. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.6), it has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, with potential for low impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.39, < 2.39-209CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.40, < 2.40-139CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.41, < 2.41-60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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