SB2025082031 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel meta fbnic driver



SB2025082031 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel meta fbnic driver

Published: August 20, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025082031
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38570)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the __fbnic_open() and fbnic_time_stop() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/meta/fbnic/fbnic_netdev.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.