Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: iaa - Fix out-of-bounds index in find_empty_iaa_compression_mode The local variable 'i' is initialized with -EINVAL, but the for loop immediately overwrites it and -EINVAL is never returned. If no empty compression mode can be found, the function would return the out-of-bounds index IAA_COMP_MODES_MAX, which would cause an invalid array access in add_iaa_compression_mode(). Fix both issues by returning either a valid index or -EINVAL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.72 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48329301969f6d21b2ef35f678e40f72b59eac94Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c77b33b58512708bd5603f48465f018c8b748847Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d75207465eed20bc9b0daa4a0927de9568996067Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de16f5bca05cace238d237791ed1b6e9d22dab60Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71231?
CVE-2025-71231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: iaa - Fix out-of-bounds index in find_empty_iaa_compression_mode The local variable 'i' is initialized with -EINVAL, but t...
How severe is CVE-2025-71231?
CVE-2025-71231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.