MEDIUM
CVE-2025-65499
CWE-129Published: November 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Array index error in tls_verify_call_back() in src/coap_openssl.c in OISM libcoap 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted DTLS handshake that triggers SSL_get_ex_data_X509_STORE_CTX_idx() to return -1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-65499 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
libcoap1 product(s)
libcoap
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1747Issue Tracking
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https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1750Issue Tracking · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-65499
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-129
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 24, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-129)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-65499 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.