SB2025070466 - Improper locking in Linux kernel intel e1000 driver
Published: July 4, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025070466
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38114)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the e1000_down_and_stop() and e1000_remove() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/e1000/e1000_main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.