CVE-2025-39848: ax25: properly unshare skbs in ax25_kiss_rcv()

Published Sep 19, 2025
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Updated

ax25: properly unshare skbs in ax25kissrcv()

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12.1<5.4.299
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.243
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.192
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.151
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.105
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc4
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel ax25 subsystem to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 7aaed57c5c28
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel net subsystem to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch c353e8983e0d

Event History

Sep 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 21, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39848?

CVE-2025-39848 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39848?

To resolve CVE-2025-39848, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this issue has been patched.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-39848?

The impact of CVE-2025-39848 can lead to a system crash due to a NULL pointer dereference in the ax25_kiss_rcv() function.

4

Who reported the CVE-2025-39848 vulnerability?

CVE-2025-39848 was reported by security researcher Bernard Pidoux.

5

Which components are affected by CVE-2025-39848?

CVE-2025-39848 primarily affects the ax25 networking protocol implementation in the Linux kernel.

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