SB2025052159 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel crypto
Published: May 21, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052159
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37984)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ecdsa_x962_verify() function in crypto/ecdsa-x962.c, within the ecdsa_p1363_verify() function in crypto/ecdsa-p1363.c, within the EXPORT_SYMBOL() function in crypto/ecc.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.