Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Add sanity checks on rdev validity There is a possibility that ulp_irq_stop and ulp_irq_start callbacks will be called when the device is in detached state. This can cause a crash due to NULL pointer dereference as the rdev is already freed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cb0eef46d70a99c88c26a1addb7fd955242e0e6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aed1bc673907e3df372b317c10ff2f3582f8bf1aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0df225d12fcb049429fb5bf5122afe143c2dd15Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21901?
CVE-2025-21901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Add sanity checks on rdev validity There is a possibility that ulp_irq_stop and ulp_irq_start callbacks will be call...
How severe is CVE-2025-21901?
CVE-2025-21901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.