Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_hash - fix double free in hash_accept If accept(2) is called on socket type algif_hash with MSG_MORE flag set and crypto_ahash_import fails, sk2 is freed. However, it is also freed in af_alg_release, leading to slab-use-after-free error.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.38, < 5.4.294 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0346f4b742345d1c733c977f3a7aef5a6419a967Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/134daaba93193df9e988524b5cd2f52d15eb1993Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f45a8d64fb4ed4830a4b3273834ecd6ca504896Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bff312b59b3f2a54ff504e4f4e47272b64f3633Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2df03ed4052e97126267e8c13ad4204ea6ba9b6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf7bba75b91539e93615f560893a599c1e1c98bfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3059d58f79fdfb2201249c2741514e34562b547Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0f3d09f53534ea385d55ced408f2b67059b16e4Patch
- 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
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38079?
CVE-2025-38079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_hash - fix double free in hash_accept If accept(2) is called on socket type algif_hash with MSG_MORE flag set and cr...
How severe is CVE-2025-38079?
CVE-2025-38079 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-2025-38079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.