CVE-2025-22083 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's vhost-scsi module, specifically concerning improper handling of multiple calls to vhost_scsi_set_endpoint. This flaw can lead to use-after-free conditions, system hangs during target removal, and memory leaks of SCSI target port groups (tpgs). Rated 7.8 HIGH on the CVSS scale, it presents a significant risk of local privilege escalation, data compromise, and denial of service (DoS) due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.9.1, < 6.6.87CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.7, < 6.12.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.13, < 6.13.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.14, < 6.14.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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HP ThinPro 8.1 SP9 Security Updates
Feb 2, 2026kernel: vhost-scsi: Fix handling of multiple calls to vhost_scsi_set_endpoint
Apr 16, 2025vhost-scsi: Fix handling of multiple calls to vhost_scsi_set_endpoint
Apr 8, 2025