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CVE-2025-21762

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arp: use RCU protection in arp_xmit() arp_xmit() can be called without RTNL or RCU protection.

Published Feb 27, 2025 · updated Oct 15, 2026 · linux linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arp: use RCU protection in arp_xmit() arp_xmit() can be called without RTNL or RCU protection. Use RCU protection to avoid potential UAF.

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  1. Feb 27, 2025 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arp: use RCU protection in arp_xmit() arp_xmit() can be called without RTNL or RCU protection. Use RCU protection to avoid potential UAF.

  2. Oct 15, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arp: use RCU protection in arp_xmit() arp_xmit() can be called without RTNL or RCU protection. Use RCU protection to avoid potential UAF.

Affected

  • cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
  • cpe linux/linux kernel6.14

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-21762

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2025-21762

    30-day exploitation probability 0.7%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2025-21762

    In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arp: use RCU protection in arp_xmit() arp_xmit() can be called without RTNL or RCU protection. Use RCU protection to avoid potential UAF.

    nvd.nist.gov

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