CVE-2025-36939

Published Aug 24, 2026 Modified Aug 24, 2026 CWE-121

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities exist in OpenThread's handling of MLE packets. An authenticated attacker on the same Thread network could send specially crafted packets to cause a denial of service. These issues include triggerable assertion failures and a stack-based buffer overflow.

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EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0023
Probability of exploitation
0.13%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36939? +
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in OpenThread's handling of MLE packets. An authenticated attacker on the same Thread network could send specially crafted packets to cause a denial of service. These issues include triggerable assertion failures and a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36939? +
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