CVE-2025-38289
scsi: lpfc: Avoid potential ndlp use-after-free in dev_loss_tmo_callbk
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Avoid potential ndlp use-after-free in dev_loss_tmo_callbk Smatch detected a potential use-after-free of an ndlp oject in dev_loss_tmo_callbk during driver unload or fatal error handling. Fix by reordering code to avoid potential use-after-free if initial nodelist reference has been previously removed.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 19, 2025, 8:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the specific patch for the scsi lpfc driver.
- Reboot the system after applying updates.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.15.3 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.12.5 up to (excluding) 6.12.37 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f09940b5581e44069eb31a66cf7f05c3c35ed04 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5162bb6aa1ec04dff4509b025883524b6d7e7ca Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea405fb4144985d5c60f49c2abd9ba47ea44fdb4 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea405fb4144985d5c60f49c2abd9ba47ea44fdb4 -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Avoid potential ndlp use-after-free in dev_loss_tmo_callbk Smatch detected a potential use-after-free of an ndlp oject in dev_loss_tmo_callbk during driver unload or fatal error handling. Fix by reordering code to avoid potential use-after-free if initial nodelist reference has been previously removed. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f09940b5581e44069eb31a66cf7f05c3c35ed04 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5162bb6aa1ec04dff4509b025883524b6d7e7ca