CVE-2025-22017

devlink: fix xa_alloc_cyclic() error handling

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix xa_alloc_cyclic() error handling In case of returning 1 from xa_alloc_cyclic() (wrapping) ERR_PTR(1) will be returned, which will cause IS_ERR() to be false. Which can lead to dereference not allocated pointer (rel). Fix it by checking if err is lower than zero. This wasn't found in real usecase, only noticed. Credit to Pierre.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8aaa38cfaf6f20afa4db36b6529032fb69165dc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/466132f6d28a7e47a82501fe1c46b8f90487412e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3b97b7d4bf316c3991e5634c9f4847c2df35478

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22017?: CVE-2025-22017 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-22017?: To fix CVE-2025-22017, 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-2025-22017 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-22017 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-2025-22017?: CVE-2025-22017 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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