SB20250916268 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel broadcom bnxt driver
Published: September 16, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250916268
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-39810)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the bnxt_set_xps_mapping(), bnxt_trim_dflt_sh_rings(), bnxt_set_dflt_rings() and bnxt_init_dflt_ring_mode() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnxt/bnxt.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.