Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atm: fix /proc/net/atm/lec handling /proc/net/atm/lec must ensure safety against dev_lec[] changes. It appears it had dev_put() calls without prior dev_hold(), leading to imbalance and UAF.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.13, < 5.4.295 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fe1b23a2f87f43aeeac51e08819cbc6fd808cbcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b9aeb3ada44d8abea1e31e4446113f460848ae4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5e3a144268899f1a8c445c8a3bfa15873ba85e8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca3829c18c8d0ceb656605d3bff6bb3dfb078589Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d03b79f459c7935cff830d98373474f440bd03aePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e612c4b014f5808fbc6beae21f5ccaca5e76a2f8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2d1443b18806640abdb530e88009af7be2588e7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fcfccf56f4eba7d00aa2d33c7bb1b33083237742Patch
- 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-2025-38180?
CVE-2025-38180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atm: fix /proc/net/atm/lec handling /proc/net/atm/lec must ensure safety against dev_lec[] changes. It appears it had dev_pu...
How severe is CVE-2025-38180?
CVE-2025-38180 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-2025-38180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.