NULL pointer dereference in Axboe Fio

CVE-2025-10823

A vulnerability was found in axboe fio up to 3.41. This affects the function str_buffer_pattern_cb of the file options.c. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10823?
CVE-2025-10823 is a low-severity vulnerability in Axboe Fio, classified under Improper Resource Shutdown or Release. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-09-23.
How severe is CVE-2025-10823?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.