CVE-2025-21680: pktgen: Avoid out-of-bounds access in get_imix_entries
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
pktgen: Avoid out-of-bounds access in getimixentries
Passing a sufficient amount of imix entries leads to invalid access to the pktdev->imixentries 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 'imixpkt [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> dumpstacklvl lib/dumpstack.c:117 ubsanhandleoutofbounds lib/ubsan.c:429 getimixentries net/core/pktgen.c:874 pktgenifwrite net/core/pktgen.c:1063 pdewrite fs/proc/inode.c:334 procregwrite fs/proc/inode.c:346 vfswrite fs/readwrite.c:593 ksyswrite fs/readwrite.c:644 dosyscall64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe arch/x86/entry/entry64.S:130
Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
[ fp: allow to fill the array completely; minor changelog cleanup ]
Affected Software
Remediation
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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 6.12.25-1Fixed 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 6.6.76.1-1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 5.15.180.1-1 - Upgrade
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Linux kernel pktgento a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.10.0-rc1
Event History
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.