SB2025120969 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Red Hat OpenStack 17.1 packages 



SB2025120969 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Red Hat OpenStack 17.1 packages

Published: December 9, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025120969
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11678)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the lws_adns_parse_label() function in lib/system/async-dns/async-dns-parse.c. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.