SB2025111337 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel crypto
Published: November 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025111337
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40182)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the crypto_skcipher_init_tfm() function in crypto/skcipher.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.