CVE-2025-7424 Libxslt: type confusion in xmlnode.psvi between stylesheet and source nodes
Type confusion in libxslt allows attackers to crash applications or corrupt memory via crafted XML transformations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-7424?
CVE-2025-7424 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published on 10 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw was found in the libxslt library. The same memory field, psvi, is used for both stylesheet and input data, which can lead to type confusion during XML transformations. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the application or corrupt memory. In some cases, it may lead to denial of service or unexpected behavior.
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7424?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including java, java-min and jre. It affects 3 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
java Bitnami | All versions | 1.8.0, 8.0.481 |
java-min Bitnami | All versions | 1.8.0, 8.0.481 |
jre Bitnami | All versions | 1.8.0, 8.0.481 |
Linux distribution packages (3)
libxslt SUSE:Linux Micro 6.0 | All versions | 1.1.38-6.1 |
libxslt SUSE:Linux Micro 6.1 | All versions | 1.1.38-slfo.1.1_4.1 |
libxslt openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.1.43-2.1 |
Products include Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Xmlsoft Libxslt.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7424?
Upgrade java to a fixed version for your release line: 1.8.0 or 8.0.481.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-7424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7424 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as AZL-65367, AZL-65406, BELL-CVE-2025-7424, BIT-java-2025-7424, BIT-java-min-2025-7424, BIT-jre-2025-7424 and 11 more.