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CVE-2025-21882

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Fix vport QoS cleanup on error When enabling vport QoS fails, the scheduling node was never freed, causing a leak.

Published Mar 27, 2025CWE-401EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2025-21882 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net/mlx5: Fix vport QoS cleanup on error

When enabling vport QoS fails, the scheduling node was never freed,

causing a leak.

Add the missing free and reset the vport scheduling node pointer to

NULL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21882?

CVE-2025-21882 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-21882?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-21882?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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