Bug 2372306 (CVE-2025-40914)

Summary: CVE-2025-40914 cryptx: Perl CryptX code execution via integer overflow
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A critical integer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the CPAN CryptX module. This flaw is inherited from an underlying dependency within the module. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to gain full control over the affected system.
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Bug Depends On: 2372355, 2372356, 2372357, 2372358    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2025-06-11 15:01:54 UTC
Perl CryptX before version 0.087 contains a dependency that may be susceptible to an integer overflow.

CryptX embeds a version of the libtommath library that is susceptible to an integer overflow associated with CVE-2023-36328.