CVE-2025-38079

crypto: algif_hash - fix double free in hash_accept

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_hash - fix double free in hash_accept If accept(2) is called on socket type algif_hash with MSG_MORE flag set and crypto_ahash_import fails, sk2 is freed. However, it is also freed in af_alg_release, leading to slab-use-after-free error.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bff312b59b3f2a54ff504e4f4e47272b64f3633
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf7bba75b91539e93615f560893a599c1e1c98bf
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3059d58f79fdfb2201249c2741514e34562b547
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0f3d09f53534ea385d55ced408f2b67059b16e4
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/134daaba93193df9e988524b5cd2f52d15eb1993
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f45a8d64fb4ed4830a4b3273834ecd6ca504896
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0346f4b742345d1c733c977f3a7aef5a6419a967
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2df03ed4052e97126267e8c13ad4204ea6ba9b6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38079?: CVE-2025-38079 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38079?: To fix CVE-2025-38079, 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-2025-38079 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38079 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-2025-38079?: CVE-2025-38079 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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