CVE-2025-39988: can: etas_es58x: populate ndo_change_mtu() to prevent buffer overflow

Published Oct 15, 2025
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Updated

can: etases58x: populate ndochangemtu() to prevent buffer overflow

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (etas_es58x CAN driver)
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.15-17.3.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.15-1Fixed in 7.3.3-1
  2. Configuration

    Populate net_device_ops->ndo_change_mtu() so the interface MTU cannot be set higher than CAN_MTU or CANFD_MTU, depending on the device capabilities.

    Linux kernel etas_es58x CAN driver net_device_ops->ndo_change_mtu() = Limit MTU to CAN_MTU or CANFD_MTU according to device capabilities

Event History

Oct 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Oct 16, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39988?

CVE-2025-39988 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39988?

To fix CVE-2025-39988, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39988?

CVE-2025-39988 affects the Linux kernel and any systems utilizing the vulnerable version.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-39988 facilitate?

CVE-2025-39988 can facilitate remote attacks that lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2025-39988 being actively exploited?

At this time, there are no confirmed reports of CVE-2025-39988 being actively exploited in the wild.

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