Linux Kernel up to 292081c4e7f575a79017d5cbe1a0ec042783976f ice_vc_add_fdir_fltr null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 292081c4e7f575a79017d5cbe1a0ec042783976f. This affects the function ice_vc_add_fdir_fltr. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-37912. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 292081c4e7f575a79017d5cbe1a0ec042783976f. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ice_vc_add_fdir_fltr. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Check VF VSI Pointer Value in ice_vc_add_fdir_fltr() As mentioned in the commit baeb705fd6a7 ("ice: always check VF VSI pointer values"), we need to perform a null pointer check on the return value of ice_get_vf_vsi() before using it.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-37912 since 04/16/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 237223 (Debian dsa-5925 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.15.182, 6.1.138, 6.6.90, 6.12.28, 6.14.6 or 6.15-rc5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a32dcc3b8293600ddc4024731b4d027d4de061a4/0561f2e374c3732b90e50f0a244791a4308ec67e/eae60cfe25d022d7f0321dba4cc23ad8e87ade48/073791e9cfe6e4a11a6d85816ba87b1aa207493e/f68237982dc012230550f4ecf7ce286a9c37ddc9/425c5f266b2edeee0ce16fedd8466410cdcfcfe3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (237223) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1114). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 237223
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5925 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.15.182/6.1.138/6.6.90/6.12.28/6.14.6/6.15-rc5
Patch: a32dcc3b8293600ddc4024731b4d027d4de061a4/0561f2e374c3732b90e50f0a244791a4308ec67e/eae60cfe25d022d7f0321dba4cc23ad8e87ade48/073791e9cfe6e4a11a6d85816ba87b1aa207493e/f68237982dc012230550f4ecf7ce286a9c37ddc9/425c5f266b2edeee0ce16fedd8466410cdcfcfe3

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
05/20/2025 +34 days 🔍
05/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/14/2025 +208 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-37912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-37912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-309691
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1114 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2025 17:55
Updated: 12/14/2025 13:07
Changes: 05/20/2025 17:55 (58), 05/25/2025 03:14 (2), 08/10/2025 15:43 (7), 09/28/2025 01:51 (1), 11/17/2025 19:31 (11), 12/14/2025 13:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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