Highest advisory severityLow 2 vendors · 2 advisories

CVE-2025-6170: Libxml2 Vulnerability in NetApp Products

Not in the CISA KEV catalog. Low advisory severity (CVSS 2.5, NetApp).

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CVE-2025-6170 key facts

CISA KEV: Not listed (catalog checked Nov 10, 2026)
Highest advisory severity: Low
CVSS base score: 2.5 (NetApp), 2.5 (Red Hat)
Weakness: CWE-121
Fixed releases: NetApp: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere: 9.18, NetApp Manageability SDK: 9.8P11
Red Hat: libxml2-0:2.12.5-10.el10_2.2, libxml2-0:2.12.5-9.el10_0.2, libxml2-0:2.9.7-21.el8_10.6, libxml2-0:2.9.7-13.el8_6.15, libxml2-0:2.9.7-16.el8_8.15, libxml2-0:2.9.13-14.el9_8.2 and 44 more in the advisory
Vendor advisories: 2 from NetApp, Red Hat
VulniPulse record: Published Jul 14, 2026 · Updated Sep 29, 2026

Scores, vectors, weaknesses and fixed releases are quoted from vendor advisories that cover only CVE-2025-6170; bulletin-wide values are not repeated here.

Is CVE-2025-6170 exploited?

No exploitation is reported in the sources VulniPulse tracks: CVE-2025-6170 is not in the CISA KEV catalog (checked Nov 10, 2026) and no tracked advisory for it reports exploitation. That is not proof the vulnerability cannot be exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6170?

Upgrade to a fixed release named by the vendor:

NetApp: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere: 9.18, NetApp Manageability SDK: 9.8P11
Red Hat: libxml2-0:2.12.5-10.el10_2.2, libxml2-0:2.12.5-9.el10_0.2, libxml2-0:2.9.7-21.el8_10.6, libxml2-0:2.9.7-13.el8_6.15, libxml2-0:2.9.7-16.el8_8.15, libxml2-0:2.9.13-14.el9_8.2

Update affected NetApp products to a fixed release: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere: 9.18, NetApp Manageability SDK: 9.8P11. (NetApp)
SnapManager for Hyper-V has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice. (NetApp)
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to a widespread installation base, or stability. It is strongly recommended to apply the upstream patch once available. (Red Hat)

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NetApp

1 advisory

Advisory severityLow2.5
Low [CVE-2025-6170] Libxml2 Vulnerability in NetApp Products
NTAP-20251017-0002Source published Oct 17, 2025Source updated Sep 29, 2026
Multiple NetApp products incorporate Libxml2. Libxml2 versions through 2.13.7 and 2.14.0 through 2.14.4 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). Affected products: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere, NetApp Manageability SDK, SnapManager for Hyper-V. 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.
Affected products in this advisory
Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere
NetApp Manageability SDK
SnapManager for Hyper-V
Source-reported affected versions
2.13.7
2.14.0
2.14.4
Source-reported fixed versions
Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere: 9.18
NetApp Manageability SDK: 9.8P11
Mitigation guidance
Update affected NetApp products to a fixed release: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere: 9.18, NetApp Manageability SDK: 9.8P11.
SnapManager for Hyper-V has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.
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Red Hat

1 advisory

Advisory severityLow2.5
Low [CVE-2025-6170] stack buffer overflow in xmllint interactive shell command handling
CVE-2025-6170Source published Jun 16, 2025Source updated Jun 16, 2025
A flaw was found in the interactive shell of the xmllint command-line tool, used for parsing XML files. When a user inputs an overly long command, the program does not check the input size properly, which can cause it to crash. This issue might allow attackers to run harmful code in rare configurations without modern protections. The Red Hat Product Security team has rated the severity of this vulnerability as Low, since it affects only the interactive shell mode of the xmllint tool and requires a user to manually run the tool and enter or receive specially crafted input. The exploitation requires local access and a highly specific usage scenario that is uncommon in typical environments. While it can cause a crash, the impact is limited to availability, and exploitation is unlikely in…
Affected products in this advisory
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service
23 more entries in the full advisory.
Source-reported affected versions
Affected-version details not available in this record.
Source-reported fixed versions
libxml2-0:2.12.5-10.el10_2.2
libxml2-0:2.12.5-9.el10_0.2
libxml2-0:2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
libxml2-0:2.9.7-13.el8_6.15
46 more entries in the full advisory.
Mitigation guidance
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to a widespread installation base, or stability. It is strongly recommended to apply the upstream patch once available.
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