SB2025070494 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel perf driver
Published: July 4, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025070494
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 error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38168)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the arm_ni_init_cd() and arm_ni_probe() functions in drivers/perf/arm-ni.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.