Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi: Rework user message limit handling The limit on the number of user messages had a number of issues, improper counting in some cases and a use after free. Restructure how this is all done to handle more in the receive message allocation routine, so all refcouting and user message limit counts are done in that routine. It's a lot cleaner and safer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ed73be9a2547ffb9b5c1d879ad9bfab73d920b5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/348121b29594d42d1635648fd3ed31dfa25351d5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53d6e403affbf6df2c859a0ea00ccfc1e72090ca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b52da4054ee0bf9ecb44996f2c83236ff50b3812
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f63723ca7d7623f9dae1990973cd158671f03c56
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40202?
CVE-2025-40202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi: Rework user message limit handling The limit on the number of user messages had a number of issues, improper counting in som...
How severe is CVE-2025-40202?
CVE-2025-40202 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.