Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: bcm: add missing rcu read protection for procfs content When the procfs content is generated for a bcm_op which is in the process to be removed the procfs output might show unreliable data (UAF). As the removal of bcm_op's is already implemented with rcu handling this patch adds the missing rcu_read_lock() and makes sure the list entries are properly removed under rcu protection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.19.252, < 4.20 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0622846db728a5332b917c797c733e202c4620aePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19f553a1ddf260da6570ed8f8d91a8c87f49b63aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f912f8484e9c4396378c39460bbea0af681f319Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63567ecd99a24495208dc860d50fb17440043006Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/659701c0b954ccdb4a916a4ad59bbc16e726d42cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d7d458c41b98a5c1670cbd36f2923c37de51cf5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c9db92d5f0eadca30884af75c53d601edc512eePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dac5e6249159ac255dad9781793dbe5908ac9ddbPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38003?
CVE-2025-38003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: bcm: add missing rcu read protection for procfs content When the procfs content is generated for a bcm_op which is in the pro...
How severe is CVE-2025-38003?
CVE-2025-38003 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-2025-38003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.