CVE-2025-71266: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f43g-cfgj-442p
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-835
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-71266 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-71266 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-71266
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f43g-cfgj-442p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-71266

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-71266, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop'), where the product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: ntfs3: check return value of indx_find to avoid infinite loop We found an infinite loop bug in the ntfs3 file system that can lead to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition. A malformed dentry in the ntfs3 filesystem can cause the kernel to hang during the lookup operations. By setting the HAS_SUB_NODE flag in an INDEX_ENTRY within a directory's INDEX_ALLOCATION block and manipulating the VCN pointer, an attacker can cause the indx_find() function to repeatedly read the same block, allocating 4 KB of memory each time. The kernel lacks VCN loop detection and depth limits, causing memory exhaustion and an OOM crash. This patch adds a return value check for fnd_push() to prevent a memory exhaustion vulnerability caused by infinite loops. When the index exceeds the size of the fnd->nodes array, fnd_push() returns -EINVAL. The indx_find() function checks this return value and stops processing, preventing further memory allocation.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-71266 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71266
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-019113.html
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-457936.html
git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ad7a1be44... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ad7a1be44479503dbe5c699759861ef5b8bd70c
git.kernel.org/stable/c/14c3188afb... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14c3188afbedfd5178bbabb8002487ea14b37b56
git.kernel.org/stable/c/1732053c8a... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1732053c8a6b360e2d5afb1b34fe9779398b072c
git.kernel.org/stable/c/398e768d1a... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/398e768d1accd1f5645492ab996005d7aa84a5b0
git.kernel.org/stable/c/435d34719d... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/435d34719db0e130f6f0c621d67ed524cc1a7d10
git.kernel.org/stable/c/68e32694be... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68e32694be231c1cdb99b7637a657314e88e1a96
git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0ea441f44... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0ea441f44ce64fa514a415d4a9e6e2b06e7946c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-71266?
CVE-2025-71266 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-71266?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-71266?
CVE-2025-71266 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-71266?
CVE-2025-71266 is classified under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') (The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-71266?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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