Overview
CVE-2025-6693 is a critical vulnerability discovered in the RT-Thread real-time operating system, specifically versions up to 5.1.0. This vulnerability, found in the core device driver code, can lead to memory corruption that can potentially compromise the system or result in data leakage. The exploit can be launched from the local host, making any system running affected versions of RT-Thread prone to the attack. The significance of this vulnerability is emphasized by the Critical Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating of 7.8, indicating a severe threat to system integrity and security.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6693
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 7.8)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Not required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
RT-Thread | Up to 5.1.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the sys_device_open/sys_device_read/sys_device_control/sys_device_init/sys_device_close/sys_device_write functions of the device.c file in the RT-Thread’s device drivers. An attacker can manipulate these functions to corrupt the memory of the system. While the exact technical details of the manipulation are not disclosed to avoid misuse, the result is a destabilized system that can potentially be compromised or leak sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
While a precise exploit code for CVE-2025-6693 is not available, a conceptual example of how such a vulnerability might be exploited is shown below:
$ ./exploit RT-Thread_vuln_exploit.c
Targeting sys_device_open function at memory address: 0x12345678
Sending crafted input...
Memory corruption achieved. Proceeding with system compromise...This example demonstrates a local exploit where a malignant script (RT-Thread_vuln_exploit.c) is run on the target system. The script targets vulnerable system functions, sends manipulated inputs, and achieves memory corruption.
Mitigation Guidance
Given the critical severity of CVE-2025-6693, users are urged to apply patches as soon as they are available from the vendor. As of writing, the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. In the interim, users can employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation measures. However, these should not be seen as long-term solutions, and the application of official patches should be prioritized as soon as they are released.