CVE-2025-60751: GeographicLib 2.5 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in GeoConvert DMS::InternalDecode.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTE

CVE-2025-60751 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GeographicLib 2.5 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in GeoConvert DMS::InternalDecode.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121
Published	2025-10-21
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): MITRE

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2025-10-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · ruff · FIXED · 0.17.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-63898fdcbb · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-63898fdcbb

Fedora ELN · xorg-x11-server-Xwayland · FIXED · 26.0.99.903-2.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-4581dab0ed · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4581dab0ed

Debian 12 · geographiclib · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · geographiclib · NO FIX YET

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: zer0matt/CVE-2025-60751 (0 stars)
GitHub PoC: kaleth4/CVE-2025-60751 (0 stars)
Exploit-DB: GeographicLib v2.5.1 - stack buffer overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-60751?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2025-60751 being exploited?

CVE-2025-60751 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-2025-60751 affect?

CVE-2025-60751 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GeographicLib 2.5 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in GeoConvert DMS::InternalDecode.

How urgent is CVE-2025-60751?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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