CVE-2025-21680: Out-of-bounds Read
First published: Fri Jan 31 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pktgen: Avoid out-of-bounds access in get_imix_entries Passing a sufficient amount of imix entries leads to invalid access to the pkt_dev->imix_entries array because of the incorrect boundary check. UBSAN: array-index-out-of-bounds in net/core/pktgen.c:874:24 index 20 is out of range for type 'imix_pkt [20]' CPU: 2 PID: 1210 Comm: bash Not tainted 6.10.0-rc1 #121 Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996) Call Trace: <TASK> dump_stack_lvl lib/dump_stack.c:117 __ubsan_handle_out_of_bounds lib/ubsan.c:429 get_imix_entries net/core/pktgen.c:874 pktgen_if_write net/core/pktgen.c:1063 pde_write fs/proc/inode.c:334 proc_reg_write fs/proc/inode.c:346 vfs_write fs/read_write.c:593 ksys_write fs/read_write.c:644 do_syscall_64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:130 Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE. [ fp: allow to fill the array completely; minor changelog cleanup ]
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =6.10.0-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.15<5.15.177 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.127 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.74 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc7 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a9b65c672ca9dc4ba52ca2fd54329db9580ce29
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3450092cc2d1c311c5ea92a2486daa2a33520ea5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76201b5979768500bca362871db66d77cb4c225e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7cde21f52042aa2e29a654458166b873d2ae66b3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5d24a7074dcd0c7e76b7e7e4efbbe7418d62486
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21680?
CVE-2025-21680 has a medium severity due to potential out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21680?
To fix CVE-2025-21680, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-21680?
CVE-2025-21680 specifically affects the Linux kernel version 6.10.0-rc1.
What impact does CVE-2025-21680 have on system security?
CVE-2025-21680 may allow attackers to exploit out-of-bounds access, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system instability.
Is CVE-2025-21680 a known vulnerability in production environments?
Yes, CVE-2025-21680 is known and should be monitored in production environments running an affected version of the Linux kernel.
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