Buffer Overflow Affecting espressif/esp-idf package, versions [,5.0.9)[5.1-beta1, 5.1.6)[5.2-beta1, 5.3.3)[5.4-beta1, 5.4.1)
Threat Intelligence
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- published31 Aug 2025
- disclosed21 Aug 2025
- creditJames Chambers
Introduced: 21 Aug 2025
NewCVE-2025-55297 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade espressif/esp-idf to version 5.0.9, 5.1.6, 5.3.3, 5.4.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via blufi_dh_negotiate_data_handler. An attacker can cause memory corruption or execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted Wi-Fi credentials or manipulating the Diffie–Hellman key exchange process in Bluetooth communications.