Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: add NULL check in eswitch lag check The function ice_lag_is_switchdev_running() is being called from outside of the LAG event handler code. This results in the lag->upper_netdev being NULL sometimes. To avoid a NULL-pointer dereference, there needs to be a check before it is dereferenced.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6.1, < 6.6.100 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/245917d3c5ed7c6ae720302b64eac5c6f0c85177Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27591d926191e42b2332e4bad3bcd3a49def393bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ce58b01ada408b372f15b7c992ed0519840e3cfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a5d64f0eec82076b2c09fee2195d640cfbe3379Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38526?
CVE-2025-38526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: add NULL check in eswitch lag check The function ice_lag_is_switchdev_running() is being called from outside of the LAG event...
How severe is CVE-2025-38526?
CVE-2025-38526 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-2025-38526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.