SB2025071186 - Resource management error in Linux kernel dsa b53 driver



SB2025071186 - Resource management error in Linux kernel dsa b53 driver

Published: July 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025071186
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38272)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the b53_eee_init() and b53_support_eee() functions in drivers/net/dsa/b53/b53_common.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.