Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: avoid NULL dereference when chunk data buffer is missing chunk->skb pointer is dereferenced in the if-block where it's supposed to be NULL only. chunk->skb can only be NULL if chunk->head_skb is not. Check for frag_list instead and do it just before replacing chunk->skb. We're sure that otherwise chunk->skb is non-NULL because of outer if() condition.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03e80a4b04ef1fb2c61dd63216ab8d3a5dcb196f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08165c296597075763130919f2aae59b5822f016
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/441f0647f7673e0e64d4910ef61a5fb8f16bfb82
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f6da435fb5d8a21cbf8cae5ca5a2ba0e1012b71
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/61cda2777b07d27459f5cac5a047c3edf9c8a1a9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a832b0f99be19df608cb75c023f8027b1789bd1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89b465b54227c245ddc7cc9ed822231af21123ef
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb9055ba30306ede4ad920002233d0659982f1cb
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40240?
CVE-2025-40240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: avoid NULL dereference when chunk data buffer is missing chunk->skb pointer is dereferenced in the if-block where it's suppo...
How severe is CVE-2025-40240?
CVE-2025-40240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.