Review reviewHigh

CVE-2025-22038

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate zero num_subauth before sub_auth is accessed Access psid->sub_auth[psid->num_subauth - 1] without checking if num_subauth is non-zero leads to an out-of-bounds read. This patch adds a validation step to ensure num_subauth != 0 before sub_auth is accessed.

CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.55%
42.9% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.04.17
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.55%
Technical severityCVSS 7.1

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate zero num_subauth before sub_auth is accessed Access psid->sub_auth[psid->num_subauth - 1] without checking if num_subauth is non-zero leads to an out-of-bounds read. This patch adds a validation step to ensure num_subauth != 0 before sub_auth is accessed.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 3ac65de111c686c95316ade660f8ba7aea3cd3cc, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 0e36a3e080d6d8bd7a34e089345d043da4ac8283, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 56de7778a48560278c334077ace7b9ac4bfb2fd1, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < 68c6c3142bfcdb049839d40a9a59ebe8ea865002, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < c8bfe1954a0b89e7b29b3a3e7f4c5e0ebd295e20, >= 0626e6641f6b467447c81dd7678a69c66f7746cf < bf21e29d78cd2c2371023953d9c82dfef82ebb36, >= 5.15, < 6.1.134, >= 6.2 < 6.6.87, >= 6.7 < 6.12.23, >= 6.13 < 6.13.11, >= 6.14 < 6.14.2
Fixed versions
6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23, 6.13.11, 6.14.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-125
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