IPv6 Multicast Handling Issue in Linux Kernel
CVE-2025-38550

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Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-38550?

In the Linux kernel, an improper handling of IPv6 multicast packets has been identified. Specifically, the management of identifiers within the multicast group was not adequately sequenced, affecting the reference management of multicast device instances. This flaw may lead to unintended consequences during the clearing of multicast source entries, which can destabilize the network's performance. Proper sequencing in the reference handling is critical to maintain network integrity and security.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 63ed8de4be81b699ca727e9f8e3344bd487806d7 < 6e4eec86fe5f6b3fdbc702d1d36ac2a6e7ec0806

Linux 63ed8de4be81b699ca727e9f8e3344bd487806d7 < 728db00a14cacb37f36e9382ab5fad55caf890cc

Linux 63ed8de4be81b699ca727e9f8e3344bd487806d7

References

Timeline

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