CVE-2025-21966

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 01, 2025 Modified: October 01, 2025

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-flakey: Fix memory corruption in optional corrupt_bio_byte feature Fix memory corruption due to incorrect parameter being passed to bio_init

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57e9417f69839cb10f7ffca684c38acd28ceb57b
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a87e46da2418c57b445371f5ca0958d5779ba5f
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/818330f756f3800c37d738bd36bce60eac949938
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da070843e153471be4297a12fdaa64023276f40e
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
8th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

linux