CVE-2025-38087

net/sched: fix use-after-free in taprio_dev_notifier

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: fix use-after-free in taprio_dev_notifier Since taprio’s taprio_dev_notifier() isn’t protected by an RCU read-side critical section, a race with advance_sched() can lead to a use-after-free. Adding rcu_read_lock() inside taprio_dev_notifier() prevents this.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c5713ce1ced75f9e9ed5c642ea3d2ba06ead69c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a008c89e5e5c5332e4c0a33d707db9ddd529f8a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1547d28ba468bc3b88764efd13e4319bab63be8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b160766e26d4e2e2d6fe2294e0b02f92baefcec5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38087?: CVE-2025-38087 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38087?: To fix CVE-2025-38087, 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-2025-38087 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38087 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-2025-38087?: CVE-2025-38087 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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