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CVE-2025-7519

Polkit: xml policy file with a large number of nested elements may lead to out-of-bounds write

CVSS score

6.7

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

1 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2025-7519 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in polkit. When processing an XML policy with 32 or more nested elements in depth, an out-of-bounds write can be triggered. This issue can lead to a crash or other unexpected behavior, and arbitrary code execution is not discarded. To exploit this flaw, a high-privilege account is needed as it's required to place the malicious policy file properly.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-7519 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1redhatpolkit View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
7Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
8redhatopenshift container platform View
9redhatenterprise linux View
10redhatenterprise linux View
11redhatenterprise linux View
12redhatenterprise linux View
13redhatenterprise linux View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 13

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.7CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
6.7CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD

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Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-7519 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsHigh
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.7 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesHighUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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