SB2025071171 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel broadcom bnxt driver 



SB2025071171 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel broadcom bnxt driver

Published: July 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025071171
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38246)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the __bnxt_poll_work() function in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnxt/bnxt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.