CVE-2025-38248: bridge: mcast: Fix use-after-free during router port configuration

Published Jul 9, 2025
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Updated

bridge: mcast: Fix use-after-free during router port configuration

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.121.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.15.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc3
debian/linux*
debian/linux<6.12.69-1
6.12.69-1
debian/linux<6.16.3-1
6.16.3-1
linux/kernel>=5.15.0<5.15.224
5.15.224
linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.191
6.1.191
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.122
6.6.122
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.67
6.12.67
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.15.5
6.15.5
debian/linux<=6.1.176-1, <=6.1.190-1
6.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.224
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.191
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.122
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.67
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.15.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.69-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.16.3-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.14-1

Event History

Jul 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:42 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38248?

CVE-2025-38248 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38248?

To fix CVE-2025-38248, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version provided by your distribution.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-38248?

CVE-2025-38248 may lead to a use-after-free condition during multicast router port configuration, potentially causing system instability.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38248?

CVE-2025-38248 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix being applied.

5

Is CVE-2025-38248 related to any specific Linux subsystems?

CVE-2025-38248 is specifically related to the bridge subsystem in the Linux kernel, which handles multicast routing.

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