Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vsock/vmci: Clear the vmci transport packet properly when initializing it In vmci_transport_packet_init memset the vmci_transport_packet before populating the fields to avoid any uninitialised data being left in the structure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.9, < 5.4.296 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a01021317375b8d1895152f544421ce49299eb1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19c2cc01ff9a8031398a802676ffb0f4692dd95dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c1bcb0e78230f533b4103e8cf271d17c3f469f0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/223e2288f4b8c262a864e2c03964ffac91744cd5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d44723a091bc853272e1a51a488a3d22b80be5ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75705b44e0b9aaa74f4c163d93d388bcba9e386aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94d0c326cb3ee6b0f8bd00e209550b93fcc5c839Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9a673153d578fd439919a24e99851b2f87ecbcePatch
- 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-2025-38403?
CVE-2025-38403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vsock/vmci: Clear the vmci transport packet properly when initializing it In vmci_transport_packet_init memset the vmci_transport_...
How severe is CVE-2025-38403?
CVE-2025-38403 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-2025-38403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.