CVE-2025-38325: ksmbd: add free_transport ops in ksmbd connection

Published Jul 10, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ksmbd: add freetransport ops in ksmbd connection

freetransport function for tcp connection can be called from smbdirect. It will cause kernel oops. This patch add freetransport ops in ksmbd connection, and add each freetransports for tcp and smbdirect.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12.26<6.12.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14.4<6.15
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15.1<6.15.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.15
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc2

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38325?

CVE-2025-38325 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38325?

To mitigate CVE-2025-38325, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-38325 have on Linux systems?

CVE-2025-38325 can cause kernel oops and potentially lead to system instability due to improper handling of TCP connections in ksmbd.

4

Are all versions of the Linux kernel affected by CVE-2025-38325?

Not all versions are affected; only those using the specific implementations of the ksmbd connection can be impacted by CVE-2025-38325.

5

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2025-38325?

Currently, there are no publicly disclosed exploits for CVE-2025-38325, but the vulnerability should still be addressed promptly.

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