CVE-2025-22017 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to incorrect error handling in the devlink component, specifically within the xa_alloc_cyclic() function. This flaw could lead to a dereference of an unallocated pointer, potentially causing a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), it requires local access and low privileges, has low attack complexity, and does not require user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.7, < 6.12.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.13, < 6.13.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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