CVE-2025-22042
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2025-22042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: add bounds check for create lease context Add missing bounds check for create lease context.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: add bounds check for create lease context Add missing bounds check for create lease context.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.1.134 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.87 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.12.23 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.13.11 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.14, < 6.14.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-22042?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: add bounds check for create lease context
Add missing bounds check for create lease context.
How severe is CVE-2025-22042?
CVE-2025-22042 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22042?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-22042?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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