SB2025071103 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel net bluetooth
Published: July 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025071103
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-2025-38250)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the DEFINE_IDA(), hci_dev_get(), hci_dev_do_reset(), hci_dev_reset(), hci_alloc_dev_priv() and hci_unregister_dev() functions in net/bluetooth/hci_core.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.