CVE-2025-21636: sctp: sysctl: plpmtud_probe_interval: avoid using current->nsproxy
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
sctp: sysctl: plpmtudprobeinterval: avoid using current->nsproxy
As mentioned in a previous commit of this series, using the 'net' structure via 'current' is not recommended for different reasons:
- Inconsistency: getting info from the reader's/writer's netns vs only from the opener's netns.
- current->nsproxy can be NULL in some cases, resulting in an 'Oops' (null-ptr-deref), e.g. when the current task is exiting, as spotted by syzbot [1] using acct(2).
The 'net' structure can be obtained from the table->data using containerof().
Note that table->data could also be used directly, as this is the only member needed from the 'net' structure, but that would increase the size of this fix, to use 'data' everywhere 'net->sctp.probeinterval' is used.
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.6.78.1-3 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 5.15.180.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21636?
CVE-2025-21636 is classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21636?
To fix CVE-2025-21636, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel that contains the patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21636?
CVE-2025-21636 affects all versions of the Linux kernel where the specific vulnerability is present.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2025-21636?
CVE-2025-21636 involves using the 'net' structure via 'current', which is not recommended due to potential inconsistencies.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2025-21636?
As of now, there is no publicly known exploit for CVE-2025-21636.