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TI-2025-25865 Aliases CVE-2025-38527GHSA-hm6q-hprh-4f22

smb: client: fix use-after-free in cifs_oplock_break

Priority MEDIUM 49CWE-416Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 35 fixed, 1 without a fix

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: smb: client: fix use-after-free in cifs_oplock_break A race condition can occur in cifs_oplock_break() leading to a use-after-free of the cinode structure when unmounting: cifs_oplock_break() _cifsFileInfo_put(cfile) cifsFileInfo_put_final() cifs_sb_deactive() [last ref, start releasing sb] kill_sb() kill_anon_super() generic_shutdown_super() evict_inodes() dispose_list() evict() destroy_inode() call_rcu(&inode->i_rcu, i_callback) spin_lock(&cinode->open_file_lock) <- OK [later] i_callback() cifs_free_inode() kmem_cache_free(cinode) spin_unlock(&cinode->open_file_lock) <- UAF cifs_done_oplock_break(cinode) <- UAF The issue occurs when umount has already released its reference to the superblock. When _cifsFileInfo_put() calls cifs_sb_deactive(), this releases the last reference, triggering the immediate cleanup of all inodes under RCU. However, cifs_oplock_break() continues to access the cinode after this point, resulting in use-after-free. Fix this by holding an extra reference to the superblock during the entire oplock break operation. This ensures that the superblock and its inodes remain valid until the oplock break completes.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00458 39th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 3.17, 4.10, 4.15 +8Red Hat: 14 advisoriesRed Hat: 35 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinuxLinux3.16.72 to before 3.17; 4.9.171 to before 4.10; 4.14.114 to before 4.15; 4.19.37 to before 4.20; 5.0.10 to before 5.13.17, 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.1Patch availableCNA
LinuxLinux5.1 and later5.15.190, 6.1.147, 6.6.100, 6.12.40, 6.15.8, 6.16Patch availableCNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 3.16.72 to before 3.17; 4.9.171 to before 4.10; 4.14.114 to before 4.15; 4.19.37 to before 4.20; 5.0.10 to before 5.1 Fixed in 3.17, 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.1 Patch available CNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.1 and later Fixed in 5.15.190, 6.1.147, 6.6.100, 6.12.40, 6.15.8, 6.16 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 11

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*3.16.72 to before 3.17; 4.9.171 to before 4.10; 4.14.114 to before 4.15; 4.19.37 to before 4.20; 5.0.10 to before 5.1; 5.1.1 to before 5.15.190; 5.16 to before 6.1.147; 6.2 to before 6.6.100; 6.7 to before 6.12.40; 6.13 to before 6.15.8VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*5.1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*5.1 rc6VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*5.1 rc7VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc2VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc3VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc4VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc5VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*6.16 rc6VulnerableLinux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.16.72 to before 3.17; 4.9.171 to before 4.10; 4.14.114 to before 4.15; 4.19.37 to before 4.20; 5.0.10 to before 5.1; 5.1.1 to before 5.15.190; 5.16 to before 6.1.147; 6.2 to before 6.6.100; 6.7 to before 6.12.40; 6.13 to before 6.15.8 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.1 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.1 rc7 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.16 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
Show 1 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*11.0VulnerableDebian
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0 Vulnerable ·Debian

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 3.17, 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.1
  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.190, 6.1.147, 6.6.100, 6.12.40, 6.15.8, 6.16

Red Hat 14 advisories

  • RHSA-2025:22752 Released 2025-12-04 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.179.1.el8_4 +14
  • RHSA-2025:21667 Released 2025-11-18 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) bpftool-4.18.0-193.173.1.el8_2, kernel-4.18.0-193.173.1.el8_2, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.18.0-193.173.1.el8_2 +14
  • RHSA-2025:20518 Released 2025-11-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, libperf-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 +9
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  • RHSA-2025:18098 Released 2025-10-15 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.149.1.rt21.221.el9_0 +7
  • RHSA-2025:18054 Released 2025-10-15 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) kernel-debug-devel-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0, kernel-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0, kernel-devel-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0) bpftool-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0, kernel-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0, kernel-abi-stablelists-5.14.0-70.149.1.el9_0 +14
  • RHSA-2025:17570 Released 2025-10-08 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.114.1.el8_8 +14
  • RHSA-2025:17397 Released 2025-10-06 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.78.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.78.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.78.1.el8_10 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.78.1.el8_10
  • RHSA-2025:17398 Released 2025-10-06 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.78.1.rt7.419.el8_10 +7
  • RHSA-2025:17241 Released 2025-10-02 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.92.1.el9_4 +11
  • RHSA-2025:17124 Released 2025-10-01 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.162.1.el8_6 +14
  • RHSA-2025:17122 Released 2025-10-01 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.140.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.140.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.140.1.el9_2 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.140.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.140.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.140.1.el9_2 +29
  • RHSA-2025:17123 Released 2025-10-01 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.140.1.rt14.425.el9_2 +11
  • RHSA-2025:16904 Released 2025-09-29 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, libperf-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-55.37.1.el10_0 +11
  • RHSA-2025:16880 Released 2025-09-29 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.49.1.el9_6 +11

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:17241
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2025:16904
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:16880, RHSA-2025:20518
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:18054
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:17122
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:17241
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2025:16904
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17397
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:16880, RHSA-2025:20518
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:21667
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:22752
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:17124
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:17124
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17570
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:18054
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:17122
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:17241
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:22752
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:17124
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17570
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17397
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2025:16904
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:16880, RHSA-2025:20518
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17398
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:18098
Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2025:17398
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2025:16904
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:16880, RHSA-2025:20518
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:18098
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:17123
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:17241
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2025:16904
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:16880, RHSA-2025:20518
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:17123
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:17241
Not affected: 2 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-38527
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-hm6q-hprh-4f22
  3. 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

  • TI-2025-26358 tls: fix handling of zero-length records on the rx_list KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-38352 netfilter: bridge: make ebt_snat ARP rewrite writable KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2021-05514 Heap Out-Of-Bounds Write in Netfilter IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.3
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