CVE-2025-38587

ipv6: fix possible infinite loop in fib6_info_uses_dev()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix possible infinite loop in fib6_info_uses_dev() fib6_info_uses_dev() seems to rely on RCU without an explicit protection. Like the prior fix in rt6_nlmsg_size(), we need to make sure fib6_del_route() or fib6_add_rt2node() have not removed the anchor from the list, or we risk an infinite loop.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc85e62394f008fa848c4ba02c936c735a3e8ef5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9cb6de8ee144a94ae7a40bdb32560329ab7276f0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db65739d406c72776fbdbbc334be827ef05880d2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16d21816c0918f8058b5fc14cbe8595d62046e2d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e09be457b71b983a085312ff9e981f51e4ed3211
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8d8ce1b515a0a6af72b30502670a406cfb75073

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38587?: CVE-2025-38587 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38587?: To fix CVE-2025-38587, 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-2025-38587 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38587 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-2025-38587?: CVE-2025-38587 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.