CVE-2025-21660

ksmbd: fix unexpectedly changed path in ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_locked

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix unexpectedly changed path in ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_locked When `ksmbd_vfs_kern_path_locked` met an error and it is not the last entry, it will exit without restoring changed path buffer. But later this buffer may be used as the filename for creation.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.04%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13e41c58c74baa71f34c0830eaa3c29d53a6e964
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65b31b9d992c0fb0685c51a0cf09993832734fc4
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/51669f4af5f7959565b48e55691ba92fabf5c587
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ac538e40278a2c0c051cca81bcaafc547d61372

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21660?: CVE-2025-21660 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-21660?: To fix CVE-2025-21660, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-21660 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-21660 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-21660?: CVE-2025-21660 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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