Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: seg6: Fix validation of nexthop addresses The kernel currently validates that the length of the provided nexthop address does not exceed the specified length. This can lead to the kernel reading uninitialized memory if user space provided a shorter length than the specified one. Fix by validating that the provided length exactly matches the specified one.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, < 5.15.186 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/668923c474608dd9ebce0fbcc41bd8a27aa73dd6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7632fedb266d93ed0ed9f487133e6c6314a9b2d1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd4cd09810211fa23609c5c1018352e9e1cd8e5aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cef33a86bcb04ecf4dc10c56f6c42ee9d1c54bacPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2507aeea45b3c5aa24d5daae0cf3db76895c0b7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5d9fd13bc19a3f9f2a951c5b6e934d84205789ePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38310?
CVE-2025-38310 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: seg6: Fix validation of nexthop addresses The kernel currently validates that the length of the provided nexthop address does not ...
How severe is CVE-2025-38310?
CVE-2025-38310 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-2025-38310?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.