SB2025052176 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel lib bpf
Published: May 21, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052176
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-2025-37939)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the btf_ext_parse_info() function in tools/lib/bpf/btf.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.