Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: atm: clip: prevent NULL deref in clip_push() Blamed commit missed that vcc_destroy_socket() calls clip_push() with a NULL skb. If clip_devs is NULL, clip_push() then crashes when reading skb->truesize.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7.1, < 5.10.240 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c709dce16999bf6a1d2ce377deb5dd6fdd8cb08Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41f6420ee845006354c004839fed07da71e34aeePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88c88f91f4b3563956bb52e7a71a3640f7ece157Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9199e8cb75f13a1650adcb3c6cad42789c43884ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a07005a77b18ae59b8471e7e4d991fa9f642b3c2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b993ea46b3b601915ceaaf3c802adf11e7d6bac6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ede31ad949ae0d03cb4c5edd79991586ad7c8bb8Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38251?
CVE-2025-38251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: atm: clip: prevent NULL deref in clip_push() Blamed commit missed that vcc_destroy_socket() calls clip_push() with a NULL skb. If...
How severe is CVE-2025-38251?
CVE-2025-38251 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-2025-38251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.