SB2025052175 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel mm
Published: May 21, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052175
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37908)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the free_slab_obj_exts(), prepare_slab_obj_exts_hook() and account_slab() functions in mm/slub.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.