CVE-2025-38501

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.11%

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CVE-2025-38501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP Repeated connections from clients with the same IP address may exhaust the max connections and prevent other normal client connections. This patch limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP Repeated connections from clients with the same IP address may exhaust the max connections and prevent other normal client connections. This patch limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.11%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15, < 6.1.148
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.102
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.12.42
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.13, < 6.15.10
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.16, < 6.16.1
DebianDebian Linux11.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38501?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP Repeated connections from clients with the same IP address may exhaust the max connections and prevent other normal client connections. This patch limit repeated connections from clients with the same IP.
How severe is CVE-2025-38501?
CVE-2025-38501 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38501?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST