#VU126168 Improper input validation in Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS) and Arista CloudEOS VM - CVE-2025-5089

 

#VU126168 Improper input validation in Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS) and Arista CloudEOS VM - CVE-2025-5089

Published: April 15, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU126168
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-5089
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS)
Arista CloudEOS VM
Software vendor:
Arista Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Sysdb agent when processing malformed messages from a connected CVX server or connected EOS switch. A remote user can send specially crafted TCP packets to cause a denial of service.

Only systems with CVX enabled are vulnerable, and EOS switches not connected to a CVX server are not impacted.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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