CVE-2025-21773: can: etas_es58x: fix potential NULL pointer dereference on udev->serial
Published Feb 27, 2025
·Updated
can: etases58x: fix potential NULL pointer dereference on udev->serial
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.79
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.79.1-1<6.6.79.1-1
6.6.79.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.78.1-3<6.6.79.1-1
6.6.79.1-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.79.1-1
Event History
Feb 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21773?
CVE-2025-21773 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21773?
To address CVE-2025-21773, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for the null pointer dereference issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21773?
CVE-2025-21773 affects the Linux kernel, particularly systems utilizing the etas_es58x driver.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2025-21773?
CVE-2025-21773 involves a potential null pointer dereference that could be exploited by an attacker under certain conditions.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-21773?
Yes, patches for CVE-2025-21773 are included in recent updates of the Linux kernel.