CVE-2025-21671

zram: fix potential UAF of zram table

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: zram: fix potential UAF of zram table If zram_meta_alloc failed early, it frees allocated zram->table without setting it NULL. Which will potentially cause zram_meta_free to access the table if user reset an failed and uninitialized device.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21671?
CVE-2025-21671 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-21671?
To fix CVE-2025-21671, 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-2025-21671 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-21671 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-2025-21671?
CVE-2025-21671 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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