What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24912?

CVE-2025-24912 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Hostapd are affected by CVE-2025-24912?

CVE-2025-24912 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.7). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-24912?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Vendor patch is available.

Hostapd CVE-2025-24912

LOW

Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime (CWE-826)

2025-03-12 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Code Injection Hostapd

3.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.7 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 12, 2025 - 05:15 nvd

LOW 3.7

DescriptionCVE.org

hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly. When hostapd authenticates wi-fi devices with RADIUS authentication, an attacker in the position between the hostapd and the RADIUS server may inject crafted RADIUS packets and force RADIUS authentications to fail.

AnalysisAI

hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-826. hostapd fails to process crafted RADIUS packets properly. When hostapd authenticates wi-fi devices with RADIUS authentication, an attacker in the position between the hostapd and the RADIUS server may inject crafted RADIUS packets and force RADIUS authentications to fail. Affected products include: W1.Fi Hostapd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.