CVE-2025-5869 RT-Thread lwp_syscall.c sys_recvfrom memory corruption

High 8.6 Published Updated

Memory corruption in RT-Thread's sys_recvfrom function allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-5869?

CVE-2025-5869 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in RT-Thread, published on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in RT-Thread 5.1.0. Affected is the function sys_recvfrom of the file rt-thread/components/lwp/lwp_syscall.c. The manipulation of the argument from leads to memory corruption.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rt-Thread Rt-Thread.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-5869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-5869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xr69-f8gw-5vr7.

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