CVE-2025-40133
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Publication date: 2025-11-12

Last updated on: 2025-11-12

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: Use __sk_dst_get() and dst_dev_rcu() in mptcp_active_enable(). mptcp_active_enable() is called from subflow_finish_connect(), which is icsk->icsk_af_ops->sk_rx_dst_set() and it's not always under RCU. Using sk_dst_get(sk)->dev could trigger UAF. Let's use __sk_dst_get() and dst_dev_rcu().
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Published
2025-11-12
Last Modified
2025-11-12
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2026-05-07
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2025-11-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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CVE-2025-40133
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves improper use of certain functions in the mptcp_active_enable() function. Specifically, mptcp_active_enable() uses sk_dst_get(sk)->dev, which can trigger a use-after-free (UAF) condition because it is not always called under Read-Copy-Update (RCU) protection. The fix involves using __sk_dst_get() and dst_dev_rcu() to safely access the destination device, preventing the UAF issue.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to a use-after-free condition in the Linux kernel's multipath TCP (mptcp) implementation. This could potentially cause kernel crashes, system instability, or be exploited to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, impacting system security and reliability.


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