CVE-2025-43971

HIGH
Published Apr 21, 2025 Modified May 8, 2025 CWE-193

Description

An issue was discovered in GoBGP before 3.35.0. pkg/packet/bgp/bgp.go allows attackers to cause a panic via a zero value for softwareVersionLen.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-193 CWE-193

Affected Products

Vendor Product
osrg gobgp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43971? +
An issue was discovered in GoBGP before 3.35.0. pkg/packet/bgp/bgp.go allows attackers to cause a panic via a zero value for softwareVersionLen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-43971? +
CVE-2025-43971 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43971? +
CVE-2025-43971 affects products from osrg, specifically: gobgp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43971? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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