CVE-2024-25768: OpenDMARC 1.4.2 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in /OpenDMARC/libopendmarc/opendmarc_policy.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25768 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting opendmarc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenDMARC 1.4.2 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in /OpenDMARC/libopendmarc/opendmarc_policy.c.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2024-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trusteddomain

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-26 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trusteddomain opendmarc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opendmarc || rpm -q opendmarc || opendmarc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opendmarc sudo apt install opendmarc=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo apt-mark hold opendmarc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list opendmarc sudo dnf downgrade opendmarc-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add opendmarc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-25768?

opendmarc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25768 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25768 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-25768 affect?

CVE-2024-25768 affects opendmarc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). OpenDMARC 1.4.2 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in /OpenDMARC/libopendmarc/opendmarc_policy.c.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25768?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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