Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: fix double free in delayed_free The double free could happen in the following path. exfat_create_upcase_table() exfat_create_upcase_table() : return error exfat_free_upcase_table() : free ->vol_utbl exfat_load_default_upcase_table : return error exfat_kill_sb() delayed_free() exfat_free_upcase_table() <--------- double free This patch set ->vol_util as NULL after freeing it.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7, < 5.10.239 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13d8de1b6568dcc31a95534ced16bc0c9a67bc15Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f3d9724e16d62c7d42c67d6613b8512f2887c22Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66e84439ec2af776ce749e8540f8fdd257774152Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3cef0e7a5c1aa6217c51faa9ce8ecac35d6e1fdPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38206?
CVE-2025-38206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: fix double free in delayed_free The double free could happen in the following path. exfat_create_upcase_table() ex...
How severe is CVE-2025-38206?
CVE-2025-38206 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-2025-38206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.