Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affecting Arp_xmit Functionality
CVE-2025-21762

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-21762?

A vulnerability exists within the Linux kernel related to the arp_xmit function, where it can be invoked without the necessary RTNL or RCU protections. This oversight can lead to potential use-after-free (UAF) conditions, which may compromise system stability and security. The kernel community has implemented RCU protection to mitigate these risks and enhance the robustness of the arp_xmit functionality.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 29a26a56803855a79dbd028cd61abee56237d6e5 < 10f555e3f573d004ae9d89b3276abb58c4ede5c3

Linux 29a26a56803855a79dbd028cd61abee56237d6e5 < 307cd1e2d3cb1cbc6c40c679cada6d7168b18431

Linux 29a26a56803855a79dbd028cd61abee56237d6e5

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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