CVE-2025-21768

net: ipv6: fix dst ref loops in rpl, seg6 and ioam6 lwtunnels

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ipv6: fix dst ref loops in rpl, seg6 and ioam6 lwtunnels Some lwtunnels have a dst cache for post-transformation dst. If the packet destination did not change we may end up recording a reference to the lwtunnel in its own cache, and the lwtunnel state will never be freed. Discovered by the ioam6.sh test, kmemleak was recently fixed to catch per-cpu memory leaks. I'm not sure if rpl and seg6 can actually hit this, but in principle I don't see why not.

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21768?
CVE-2025-21768 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-21768?
To fix CVE-2025-21768, 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-2025-21768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-21768 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-2025-21768?
CVE-2025-21768 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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