CVE-2025-8352
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Resource Exhaustion in ESET PROTECT On-Prem

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: ESET

Description
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in ESET PROTECT On-Prem increased resource consumption (CPU and RAM), leading to conditions for a Denial-of-Service attack.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2025-8352
EUVD
EUVD-2025-211031

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ESET spol. s.r.o ESET PROTECT On-Prem 0
ESET spol. s.r.o ESET PROTECT On-Prem 0
ESET spol. s.r.o ESET PROTECT On-Prem 0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves ESET PROTECT On-Prem not properly limiting resource allocation, which can lead to excessive CPU and RAM consumption. This creates conditions for a Denial-of-Service attack by overwhelming the system's resources.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires monitoring for unusual CPU and RAM consumption by ESET PROTECT On-Prem processes. Check for sustained high resource usage in task manager or system monitoring tools. Review ESET PROTECT logs for repeated resource-intensive operations or failed requests.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause your ESET PROTECT On-Prem system to slow down or crash due to high CPU and RAM usage. This may disrupt services, reduce performance, and potentially allow attackers to deny access to legitimate users.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from ESET immediately. Limit network access to ESET PROTECT On-Prem servers if possible. Monitor system resources closely and restart services if abnormal CPU/RAM usage is detected. Consider temporarily disabling non-critical features until patched.

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