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The CVE-2025-6703 vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the Mozilla neqo library, a QUIC protocol implementation. When processing QUIC packets, neqo versions 0.4.24 through 0.13.2 fail to properly validate parameters such as frame types, lengths, or connection states. This omission can lead to out-of-bounds reads, null pointer dereferences, or assertion failures during packet parsing. Specifically, malformed QUIC frames or incorrect packet sequences trigger these conditions, causing the application to crash. The crash is deemed unexploitable because it does not allow arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation; however, it results in a denial of service by terminating the QUIC connection or process. Attackers can exploit this by sending crafted QUIC packets to a vulnerable server or client. The issue likely stems from missing checks in the packet handling routines, where input boundaries are not verified before memory access. Fuzzing techniques may have identified this flaw, highlighting gaps in state management. The crash occurs abruptly, potentially disrupting services relying on neqo for communication. Fixes involve adding comprehensive validation for all incoming QUIC data to ensure robustness against malformed inputs.
Platform: Mozilla neqo
Version: 0.4.24 to 0.13.2
Vulnerability: Improper Input Validation
Severity: Medium
Date: 2025-06-26
Prediction: Patch released Q3 2025
What Undercode Say:
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Check neqo version
neqo-client –version
Fuzzing setup command
afl-fuzz -i inputs -o outputs — neqo-server @@
Sample crash trigger code
send_quic_packet(malformed_frame);
How Exploit:
Send malformed QUIC packets.
Protection from this CVE:
Update neqo version.
Impact:
Denial of Service crash.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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