Medium [CVE-2025-62408] C-ares Vulnerability in NetApp Products
This medium-severity NetApp advisory covers CVE-2025-62408.
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Summary
Multiple NetApp products incorporate c-ares. C-ares versions 1.32.3 prior to 1.34.6 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Denial of Service (DoS).
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to Denial of Service (DoS).
ONTAP 9:
Affects only versions 9.17.1 and higher. NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status.
NetApp states there is no workaround available at this time.
- 1.32.3
- 1.34.6
- 9.17.1
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 25 days ago·verify at source
Fixed versions
No fixed release is recorded yet. That does not prove no patch exists — confirm against the vendor advisory.
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 25 days ago·verify at source
Mitigation
The vendor states no workaround or mitigation is currently available. Prioritize upgrading to a fixed release, and follow the official advisory for interim guidance.
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 25 days ago·verify at source
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