Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: add missing NULL check for gve_alloc_pending_packet() in TX DQO gve_alloc_pending_packet() can return NULL, but gve_tx_add_skb_dqo() did not check for this case before dereferencing the returned pointer. Add a missing NULL check to prevent a potential NULL pointer dereference when allocation fails. This improves robustness in low-memory scenarios.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.186 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12c331b29c7397ac3b03584e12902990693bc248Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e5ead9e4e91fbe7799bd38afd8904543be1cb51Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f6265fce3bd424ded666481b37f106d7915fb6bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0319c9b1648a67511e947a596ca86888451c0a7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae98a1787fdcb0096d122bc80d93c3c7d812c04bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c741a7ef68023ac800054e2131c3e22e647fd7e3Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38122?
CVE-2025-38122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: add missing NULL check for gve_alloc_pending_packet() in TX DQO gve_alloc_pending_packet() can return NULL, but gve_tx_add_sk...
How severe is CVE-2025-38122?
CVE-2025-38122 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-2025-38122?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.