CVE-2025-1290: Use After Free
First published: Thu Apr 17 2025(Updated: )
A race condition Use-After-Free vulnerability exists in the virtio_transport_space_update function within the Kernel 5.4 on ChromeOS. Concurrent allocation and freeing of the virtio_vsock_sock structure during an AF_VSOCK connect syscall can occur before a worker thread accesses it resulting in a dangling pointer and potential kernel code execution.
Credit: 7f6e188d-c52a-4a19-8674-3c3fa7d1fc7f
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome OS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1290?
CVE-2025-1290 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in race conditions.
How can CVE-2025-1290 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2025-1290, users should update their ChromeOS to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What is affected by CVE-2025-1290?
CVE-2025-1290 affects ChromeOS version 5.4 and is specifically related to the virtio_transport_space_update function.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1290?
CVE-2025-1290 is a race condition Use-After-Free vulnerability impacting the virtio_vsock_sock structure.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-1290 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2025-1290 could lead to unintended access and potential denial of service in the affected ChromeOS systems.
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