SB2025120488 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel tty serial driver



SB2025120488 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel tty serial driver

Published: December 4, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025120488
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40222)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the sci_handle_fifo_overrun() function in drivers/tty/serial/sh-sci.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.