CVE-2025-38236: af_unix: Don't leave consecutive consumed OOB skbs.

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

afunix: Don't leave consecutive consumed OOB skbs.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.194
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.96
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc3
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Google Android
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (af_unix/manage_oob/unix_stream_recv_urg) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch Don't leave consecutive consumed OOB skbs

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38236?

CVE-2025-38236 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38236?

To resolve CVE-2025-38236, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-38236?

The impact of CVE-2025-38236 includes potential unauthorized access and exploitation of system memory.

4

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2025-38236?

CVE-2025-38236 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that are stated in the security advisories.

5

Is CVE-2025-38236 an active threat?

CVE-2025-38236 can pose a risk if systems are not updated, as it may allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

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