Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/rw: ensure allocated iovec gets cleared for early failure A previous commit reused the recyling infrastructure for early cleanup, but this is not enough for the case where our internal caches have overflowed. If this happens, then the allocated iovec can get leaked if the request is also aborted early. Reinstate the previous forced free of the iovec for that situation.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/094c6467fe05e0de618c5a7fcff4d3ee20aeaef8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3c9c213c0b86ac5dd8fe2c53c24db20f1f510bc
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40267?
CVE-2025-40267 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/rw: ensure allocated iovec gets cleared for early failure A previous commit reused the recyling infrastructure for early ...
How severe is CVE-2025-40267?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-40267. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40267?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.