SB2025042246 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel infiniband core driver
Published: April 22, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025042246
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22085)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ib_device_notify_register() function in drivers/infiniband/core/device.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d6460b9d2a3ee380940bdf47680751ef91cb88e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d6a9e7449e2a0c1e2934eee7880ba8bd1e464cd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56ec8580be5174b2b9774066e60f1aad56d201db
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edf6b543e81ba68c6dbac2499ab362098a5a9716
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.14.2