#VU105933 Input validation error in Suricata - CVE-2025-29916

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105933

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29916

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Suricata
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Open Information Security Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified vulnerability. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Suricata: 7.0.0 - 7.0.8

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External links
https://forum.suricata.io/t/suricata-7-0-9-released/5495

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.