SB20251216145 - Improper locking in Linux kernel freescale enetc driver



SB20251216145 - Improper locking in Linux kernel freescale enetc driver

Published: December 16, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251216145
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40347)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the enetc_clean_rx_ring(), enetc_clean_rx_ring_xdp() and enetc_poll() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/freescale/enetc/enetc.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.