SB20250704106 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel net phy driver



SB20250704106 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel net phy driver

Published: July 4, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250704106
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38110)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds write within the __mdiobus_c45_read() and __mdiobus_c45_write() functions in drivers/net/phy/mdio_bus.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.