Linux Kernel Memory Management Vulnerability Affecting System Stability
CVE-2025-21833

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-21833?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel that involves improper handling of a NULL pointer in the iommu/vt-d subsystem. Specifically, when the domain_remove_dev_pasid function cannot locate the pasid, the system had the potential to execute operations on a NULL pointer, which could lead to unpredictable behavior or system crashes. It is crucial to apply the necessary patches to maintain system stability and security.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux d87731f609318a27e9aa3d01cf97798599d32839 < 68ec78beb4a3fb0877cbaaf49758c85410c05977

Linux d87731f609318a27e9aa3d01cf97798599d32839

Linux d87731f609318a27e9aa3d01cf97798599d32839 < 60f030f7418d3f1d94f2fb207fe3080e1844630b

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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