SB2025052146 - Input validation error in Linux kernel riscv kernel
Published: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052146
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37966)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the set_tagged_addr_ctrl() function in arch/riscv/kernel/process.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.