Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Add check for mgmt_alloc_skb() in mgmt_remote_name() Add check for the return value of mgmt_alloc_skb() in mgmt_remote_name() to prevent null pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17.2, < 6.1.131 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37785a01040cb5d11ed0ddbcbf78491fcd073161Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69fb168b88e4d62cb31cdd725b67ccc5216cfcafPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88310caff68ae69d0574859f7926a59c1da2d60bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5845c73cbacf5704169283ef29ca02031a36564Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2176a07e7b19f73e05c805cf3d130a2999154cbPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21937?
CVE-2025-21937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Add check for mgmt_alloc_skb() in mgmt_remote_name() Add check for the return value of mgmt_alloc_skb() in mgmt_remote_...
How severe is CVE-2025-21937?
CVE-2025-21937 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-2025-21937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.