CVE-2025-22038
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate zero num_subauth before sub_auth is accessed Access psid->sub_auth[psid->num_subauth - 1] without checking if num_subauth is non-zero leads to an out-of-bounds read. This patch adds a validation step to ensure num_subauth != 0 before sub_auth is accessed.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2025-22038 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
5.15
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.134,
6.6.87,
6.12.23,
6.13.11,
6.14.2,
6.15
and their respective stable series.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2025-22038?
CVE-2025-22038 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15 onward and has been patched in 6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23 and others. CVE-2025-22038 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-22038?
CVE-2025-22038 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:H/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-22038?
Yes. CVE-2025-22038 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 5.15 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2025-22038 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2025-22038 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.