Summary
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Packet sockets;
- Network traffic control;
- VMware vSockets driver;
(CVE-2025-38617, CVE-2025-38477, CVE-2025-38618)
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 20.04 LTS Pro:20.04:LTS | linux-oracle-5.15 | 5.15.0-1091.97~20.04.1 |
Vulnerabilities 3
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High 7.8
net/sched: sch_qfq: Fix race condition on qfq_aggregate
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: sch_qfq: Fix race condition on qfq_aggregate A race condition can occur when 'agg' is modified in qfq_change_agg (called during qfq_enqueue) while other threads access it concurren…
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High 7.8
net/packet: fix a race in packet_set_ring() and packet_notifier()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/packet: fix a race in packet_set_ring() and packet_notifier() When packet_set_ring() releases po->bind_lock, another thread can run packet_notifier() and process an NETDEV_UP event. This …
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High 7.8
vsock: Do not allow binding to VMADDR_PORT_ANY
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vsock: Do not allow binding to VMADDR_PORT_ANY It is possible for a vsock to autobind to VMADDR_PORT_ANY. This can cause a use-after-free when a connection is made to the bound socket. The so…