SB2025111296 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel smc
Published: November 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025111296
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-2025-40139)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the smc_clc_msg_hdr_valid(), smc_clc_prfx_set4_rcu() and smc_clc_prfx_set() functions in net/smc/smc_clc.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.