CVE-2025-37789
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CVE-2025-37789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: openvswitch: fix nested key length validation in the set() action It's not safe to access nla_len(ovs_key) if the data is smaller than the netlink header. Check that the attribute is OK first.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: openvswitch: fix nested key length validation in the set() action It's not safe to access nla_len(ovs_key) if the data is smaller than the netlink header. Check that the attribute is OK first.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 5.4.293 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.237 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.181 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.135 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.88 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.12.25 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.14.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.15 | Rc1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 | — |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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