Kernel Memory Mapping Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2025-21778

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-21778?

A memory mapping vulnerability exists within the Linux kernel's tracing subsystem, specifically related to the mapping of persistent ring buffers. The issue arises when attempting to use mmap() on an instance linked to reserved memory, potentially causing a page fault and resulting in system crashes. This vulnerability occurs due to improper virtual address handling in the kernel's ring buffer mapping, affecting the stability and reliability of kernel operations.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 9b7bdf6f6ece6ea888cc7d2f02c00b403b66a119

Linux 9b7bdf6f6ece6ea888cc7d2f02c00b403b66a119

Linux 9b7bdf6f6ece6ea888cc7d2f02c00b403b66a119 < 129fe718819cc5e24ea2f489db9ccd4371f0c6f6

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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