Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, ktls: Fix data corruption when using bpf_msg_pop_data() in ktls When sending plaintext data, we initially calculated the corresponding ciphertext length. However, if we later reduced the plaintext data length via socket policy, we failed to recalculate the ciphertext length. This results in transmitting buffers containing uninitialized data during ciphertext transmission. This causes uninitialized bytes to be appended after a complete "Application Data" packet, leading to errors on the receiving end when parsing TLS record.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.0, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e853c1464bcf61207f8b5c32d2ac5ee495e859dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16aca8bb4ad0d8a13c8b6da4007f4e52d53035bbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/178f6a5c8cb3b6be1602de0964cd440243f493c9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e480387d4b42776f8957fb148af9d75ce93b96dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ba20ff3cdb96a908b9dc93cf247d0b087672e7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73fc5d04009d3969ff8e8574f0fd769f04124e59Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/849d24dc5aed45ebeb3490df429356739256ac40Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90d6ef67440cec2a0aad71a0108c8f216437345cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee03766d79de0f61ea29ffb6ab1c7b196ea1b02ePatch
- 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-2025-38608?
CVE-2025-38608 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, ktls: Fix data corruption when using bpf_msg_pop_data() in ktls When sending plaintext data, we initially calculated the corr...
How severe is CVE-2025-38608?
CVE-2025-38608 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-2025-38608?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.