SB2025062011 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel vhost driver
Published: June 20, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025062011
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38074)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the vhost_scsi_complete_cmd_work() and vhost_scsi_tmf_resp_work() functions in drivers/vhost/scsi.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.