Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: xilinx: axienet: Add error handling for RX metadata pointer retrieval Add proper error checking for dmaengine_desc_get_metadata_ptr() which can return an error pointer and lead to potential crashes or undefined behaviour if the pointer retrieval fails. Properly handle the error by unmapping DMA buffer, freeing the skb and returning early to prevent further processing with invalid data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bbceba7dc5090c00105e006ce28d1292cfda8ddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92e2fc92bc4eb2bc0e84404316fbc02ddd0a3196Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0ecda6fdd840b406df6617b003b036f65dd8926Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-39897?
CVE-2025-39897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: xilinx: axienet: Add error handling for RX metadata pointer retrieval Add proper error checking for dmaengine_desc_get_metada...
How severe is CVE-2025-39897?
CVE-2025-39897 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-2025-39897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.