Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix oops due to uninitialised variable Fix smb3_init_transform_rq() to initialise buffer to NULL before calling netfs_alloc_folioq_buffer() as netfs assumes it can append to the buffer it is given. Setting it to NULL means it should start a fresh buffer, but the value is currently undefined.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.44 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/453a6d2a68e54a483d67233c6e1e24c4095ee4bePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4931fe2dbe1cc0e7d350a4b51b0b330e43971d98Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6adaa9fae36f848afa7278945d725e197e33c496Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38737?
CVE-2025-38737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix oops due to uninitialised variable Fix smb3_init_transform_rq() to initialise buffer to NULL before calling netfs_alloc_...
How severe is CVE-2025-38737?
CVE-2025-38737 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-38737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.