SB2025081815 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel wangxun libwx driver
Published: August 18, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025081815
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-2025-38533)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the wx_alloc_mapped_page() and wx_alloc_rx_buffers() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/wangxun/libwx/wx_lib.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.