SB20250619183 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel



SB20250619183 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel

Published: June 19, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250619183
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38076)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the codetag_module_init() and codetag_unload_module() functions in lib/codetag.c, within the needs_section_mem(), clean_unused_module_areas_locked(), release_module_tags(), mas_unlock() and alloc_tag_init() functions in lib/alloc_tag.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.