Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Avoid potential ndlp use-after-free in dev_loss_tmo_callbk Smatch detected a potential use-after-free of an ndlp oject in dev_loss_tmo_callbk during driver unload or fatal error handling. Fix by reordering code to avoid potential use-after-free if initial nodelist reference has been previously removed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12.5, < 6.12.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f09940b5581e44069eb31a66cf7f05c3c35ed04Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5162bb6aa1ec04dff4509b025883524b6d7e7caPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea405fb4144985d5c60f49c2abd9ba47ea44fdb4Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38289?
CVE-2025-38289 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Avoid potential ndlp use-after-free in dev_loss_tmo_callbk Smatch detected a potential use-after-free of an ndlp oject...
How severe is CVE-2025-38289?
CVE-2025-38289 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-2025-38289?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.