CVE-2025-54351: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 3, 2025
·Updated
In iperf before 3.19.1, net.c has a buffer overflow when --skip-rx-copy is used (for MSGTRUNC in recv).
Affected Software
2 affected components
iperf iperf<3.19.1
es iperf3=3.19
Remediation
Event History
Aug 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54351?
CVE-2025-54351 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the existence of a buffer overflow in iperf.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54351?
To resolve CVE-2025-54351, upgrade iperf to version 3.19.1 or later.
3
What impact can CVE-2025-54351 have on my system?
CVE-2025-54351 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the iperf application.
4
Which versions of iperf are affected by CVE-2025-54351?
CVE-2025-54351 affects iperf versions prior to 3.19.1.
5
Is CVE-2025-54351 related to network security?
Yes, CVE-2025-54351 is a network security vulnerability that arises from improper handling of data in iperf related to message truncation.