CVE-2024-57925

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix a missing return value check bug In the smb2_send_interim_resp(), if ksmbd_alloc_work_struct() fails to allocate a node, it returns a NULL pointer to the in_work pointer. This can lead to an illegal memory write of in_work->response_buf when allocate_interim_rsp_buf() attempts to perform a kzalloc() on it. To address this issue, incorporating a check for the return value of ksmbd_alloc_work_struct() ensures that the function returns immediately upon allocation failure, thereby preventing the aforementioned illegal memory access.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-01-19
Last modified 2025-11-03
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.1

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-476

CVE-2024-57925 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability

What is NULL Pointer Dereference?

The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.15.145, 6.1.71, 6.6 and later are affected. Fixed in 5.15.177, 6.1.125, 6.6.72, 6.12.10, 6.13 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.15.145 ≥ 6.1.71 ≥ 6.6
Fixed in
✓ 5.15.177 5.15.x ✓ 6.1.125 6.1.x ✓ 6.6.72 6.6.x ✓ 6.12.10 6.12.x ✓ 6.13

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-57925 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

5 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-57925?

    CVE-2024-57925 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15.145 onward and has been patched in 5.15.177, 6.1.125, 6.6.72 and others. CVE-2024-57925 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-57925?

    CVE-2024-57925 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-57925?

    Yes — CVE-2024-57925 has been patched. Fixed versions include 5.15.177, 6.1.125, 6.6.72 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 5.15.145 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-57925 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2024-57925 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?

    The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →

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