Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Nokia SR Linux has a local privilege escalation issue. An authenticated user on the device may be able to execute commands with superuser privileges. The issue is rated medium because it requires local access and high privileges, but compromise could affect device integrity and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled but important network infrastructure fix. Prioritize systems with many administrators, shared operational access, or sensitive routing roles. No public active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2025-10262 is an unsanitized format validation vulnerability in Nokia SR Linux, associated with CWE-134. CVSS 3.1 is 6.3 with AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H. Affected versions are below 23.10.8, 24.10.6, and 25.7.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Nokia SR Linux systems running affected versions where an authenticated local user has sufficient privileges. Internet exposure alone is not the key factor; local access and account control matter most.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires local access, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The advisory identifies a local privilege escalation tied to unsanitized format validation and CWE-134, but does not provide exploit mechanics. Avoid assuming remote exploitability or public exploitation without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Nokia SR Linux to 23.10.8, 24.10.6, 25.7.2, or later applicable releases.
- Review Nokia’s advisory for environment-specific upgrade guidance.
- Restrict local access to SR Linux systems to trusted administrative users.
- Audit privileged accounts and remove unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Nokia SR Linux devices and record software versions.
- Flag systems running versions below 23.10.8, 24.10.6, or 25.7.2.
- Confirm upgraded systems report a fixed or later version.
- Review local account activity for unexpected privileged command execution.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H0.85.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Nokia Product Security AdvisoryCVE reference, Nokia
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.