Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: use RCU in ip6_xmit() Use RCU in ip6_xmit() in order to use dst_dev_rcu() to prevent possible UAF.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9085e56501d93af9f2d7bd16f7fcfacdde47b99c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd0905e2122e3680968cd0741966983490bf2ed3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0a54d00d2f36de40266f47c27989853e8588656
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f69fec6287565fdeb61f65e700a1184352306943
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7f9e924f23684b4b23cd9f976cceab24a968e34
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40135?
CVE-2025-40135 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: use RCU in ip6_xmit() Use RCU in ip6_xmit() in order to use dst_dev_rcu() to prevent possible UAF.
How severe is CVE-2025-40135?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-40135. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40135?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.