Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: use aead_request_free to match aead_request_alloc Use aead_request_free() instead of kfree() to properly free memory allocated by aead_request_alloc(). This ensures sensitive crypto data is zeroed before being freed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.180 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1de7fec4d3012672e31eeb6679ea60f7ca010ef9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e341dbd5f5a6e5a558e67da80731dc38a7f758cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46caeae23035192b9cc41872c827f30d0233f16ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/571b342d4688801fc1f6a1934389dac09425dc93Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6171063e9d046ffa46f51579b2ca4a43caef581aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6b594868268c3a7bfaeced912525cd2c445529aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aef10ccd74512c52e30c5ee19d0031850973e78dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlThird Party AdvisoryMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38575?
CVE-2025-38575 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: use aead_request_free to match aead_request_alloc Use aead_request_free() instead of kfree() to properly free memory alloca...
How severe is CVE-2025-38575?
CVE-2025-38575 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-2025-38575?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.