bpf, test_run: Fix use-after-free issue in eth_skb_pkt_type()
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, test_run: Fix use-after-free issue in eth_skb_pkt_type() KMSAN reported a use-after-free issue in eth_skb_pkt_type()[1]. The cause of the issue was that eth_skb_pkt_type() accessed skb's data that didn't contain an Ethernet header. This occurs when bpf_prog_test_run_xdp() passes an invalid value as the user_data argument to bpf_test_init(). Fix this by returning an error when user_data is less than ETH_HLEN in bpf_test_init(). Additionally, remove the check for "if (user_size > size)" as it is unnecessary. [1] BUG: KMSAN: use-after-free in eth_skb_pkt_type include/linux/etherdevice.h:627 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: use-after-free in eth_type_trans+0x4ee/0x980 net/ethernet/eth.c:165 eth_skb_pkt_type include/linux/etherdevice.h:627 [inline] eth_type_trans+0x4ee/0x980 net/ethernet/eth.c:165 __xdp_build_skb_from_frame+0x5a8/0xa50 net/core/xdp.c:635 xdp_recv_frames net/bpf/test_run.c:272 [inline] xdp_test_run_batch net/bpf/test_run.c:361 [inline] bpf_test_run_xdp_live+0x2954/0x3330 net/bpf/test_run.c:390 bpf_prog_test_run_xdp+0x148e/0x1b10 net/bpf/test_run.c:1318 bpf_prog_test_run+0x5b7/0xa30 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4371 __sys_bpf+0x6a6/0xe20 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5777 __do_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5866 [inline] __se_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5864 [inline] __x64_sys_bpf+0xa4/0xf0 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5864 x64_sys_call+0x2ea0/0x3d90 arch/x86/include/generated/asm/syscalls_64.h:322 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xd9/0x1d0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Uninit was created at: free_pages_prepare mm/page_alloc.c:1056 [inline] free_unref_page+0x156/0x1320 mm/page_alloc.c:2657 __free_pages+0xa3/0x1b0 mm/page_alloc.c:4838 bpf_ringbuf_free kernel/bpf/ringbuf.c:226 [inline] ringbuf_map_free+0xff/0x1e0 kernel/bpf/ringbuf.c:235 bpf_map_free kernel/bpf/syscall.c:838 [inline] bpf_map_free_deferred+0x17c/0x310 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:862 process_one_work kernel/workqueue.c:3229 [inline] process_scheduled_works+0xa2b/0x1b60 kernel/workqueue.c:3310 worker_thread+0xedf/0x1550 kernel/workqueue.c:3391 kthread+0x535/0x6b0 kernel/kthread.c:389 ret_from_fork+0x6e/0x90 arch/x86/kernel/process.c:147 ret_from_fork_asm+0x1a/0x30 arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:244 CPU: 1 UID: 0 PID: 17276 Comm: syz.1.16450 Not tainted 6.12.0-05490-g9bb88c659673 #8 Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.16.3-3.fc41 04/01/2014
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
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Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.18 and later | 6.1.130, 6.6.80, 6.12.17, 6.13.5, 6.14 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.18 and later Fixed in 6.1.130, 6.6.80, 6.12.17, 6.13.5, 6.14 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.18 to before 6.1.130; 6.2 to before 6.6.80; 6.7 to before 6.12.17; 6.13 to before 6.13.5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.14 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.14 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.14 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.18 to before 6.1.130; 6.2 to before 6.6.80; 6.7 to before 6.12.17; 6.13 to before 6.13.5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.14 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.14 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.14 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 6.1.130, 6.6.80, 6.12.17, 6.13.5, 6.14
Red Hat 6 advisories
- RHSA-2025:15016 Released 2025-09-02 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.85.1.el9_4 +11
- RHSA-2025:14696 Released 2025-08-27 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.134.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.134.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.134.1.el9_2 +10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.134.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.134.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.134.1.el9_2 +29
- RHSA-2025:14691 Released 2025-08-27 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.134.1.rt14.419.el9_2 +11
Show 3 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2025:13962 Released 2025-08-18 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.35.1.el9_6 +11
- RHSA-2025:14009 Released 2025-08-18 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, libperf-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-55.28.1.el10_0 +11
- RHSA-2023:2458 Released 2023-05-09 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2 +10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.0.0-284.11.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15016 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14009 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2023:2458, RHSA-2025:13962 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14696 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15016 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14009 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2023:2458, RHSA-2025:13962 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14696 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15016 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2023:2458 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14009 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13962 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14009 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13962 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14691 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15016 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14009 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13962 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14691 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15016 |
Not affected: 4 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-21867
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-g779-v36v-3w99
References
Patch 5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f615fccfc689cb48977d275ac2e391297b52392b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d56d8a23d95100b65f40438639dd82db2af81c11
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/972bafed67ca73ad9a56448384281eb5fd5c0ba3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a9e1284e87d59b1303b69d1808d310821d6e5f7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b3d638ca897e099fa99bd6d02189d3176f80a47
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Sources
- CVE-2025-21867 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-21867 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-g779-v36v-3w99 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-21867 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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