CVE-2025-4640: Out-of-bounds Write in pcl

Published May 14, 2025
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Updated

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in PointCloudLibrary pcl allows Overflow Buffers. Since version 1.14.0, PCL by default uses a zlib installation from the system, unless the user sets WITHSYSTEMZLIB=FALSE. So this potential vulnerability is only relevant if the PCL version is older than 1.14.0 or the user specifically requests to not use the system zlib.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PointCloudLibrary pcl<1.14.0

Event History

May 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4640?

CVE-2025-4640 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for an out-of-bounds write, which can lead to buffer overflow issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4640?

To fix CVE-2025-4640, upgrade PointCloudLibrary to version 1.14.0 or later, which mitigates the vulnerability.

3

What versions of PointCloudLibrary are affected by CVE-2025-4640?

CVE-2025-4640 affects versions of PointCloudLibrary prior to 1.14.0.

4

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2025-4640?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-4640 is caused by an out-of-bounds write related to buffer handling in older versions of PointCloudLibrary.

5

Is CVE-2025-4640 relevant for users with the latest PointCloudLibrary?

CVE-2025-4640 is not relevant for users who have updated to PointCloudLibrary version 1.14.0 or newer, as the issue has been resolved.

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