HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-21966

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-flakey: Fix memory corruption in optional corrupt_bio_byte feature Fix memory corruption due to incorrect parameter being passe...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-flakey: Fix memory corruption in optional corrupt_bio_byte feature Fix memory corruption due to incorrect parameter being passed to bio_init

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.5, < 6.6.84

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21966?

CVE-2025-21966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-flakey: Fix memory corruption in optional corrupt_bio_byte feature Fix memory corruption due to incorrect parameter being passe...

How severe is CVE-2025-21966?

CVE-2025-21966 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.