Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xen-netfront: handle NULL returned by xdp_convert_buff_to_frame() The function xdp_convert_buff_to_frame() may return NULL if it fails to correctly convert the XDP buffer into an XDP frame due to memory constraints, internal errors, or invalid data. Failing to check for NULL may lead to a NULL pointer dereference if the result is used later in processing, potentially causing crashes, data corruption, or undefined behavior. On XDP redirect failure, the associated page must be released explicitly if it was previously retained via get_page(). Failing to do so may result in a memory leak, as the pages reference count is not decremented.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.9, < 6.1.136 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b83d30c63f9964acb1bc63eb8e670b9e0d2c240Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc3628dcd851ddd8d418bf0c897024b4621ddc92Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cefd8a2e2de46209ce66e6d30c237eb59b6c5bfaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6a9c4e6f9b3ec3ad98468c950ad214af8a2efb9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eefccd889df3b49d92e7349d94c4aa7e1ba19f6cPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37820?
CVE-2025-37820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xen-netfront: handle NULL returned by xdp_convert_buff_to_frame() The function xdp_convert_buff_to_frame() may return NULL if it f...
How severe is CVE-2025-37820?
CVE-2025-37820 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-2025-37820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.