CVE-2025-38458
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Publication date: 2025-07-25
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) subsystem, specifically in the vcc_sendmsg() function. The issue arises because the atmarpd_dev_ops structure does not implement the send method, which can cause the kernel to attempt to access a NULL pointer, leading to a crash (kernel panic).
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause the Linux kernel to crash due to a NULL pointer dereference when handling certain ATM network operations. This crash can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition, making the system unstable or unavailable until it is rebooted or the issue is resolved.