SB20251015109 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel futex
Published: October 15, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251015109
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-2025-39977)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the function in kernel/futex/requeue.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/348736955ed6ca6e99ca24b93b1d3fbfe352c181
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a170b9c0dde83312b8b58ccc91509c7c15711641
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b549113738e8c751b613118032a724b772aa83f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb5d19a61274b51b49601214a87af573b43d60fa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d824b2dbdcfe3c390278dd9652ea526168ef6850