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CVE-2025-22041

8.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix use-after-free in ksmbd_sessions_deregister() In multichannel mode, UAF issue can occur in session_deregister when t…

Published Apr 16, 2025CWE-416EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2025-22041 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

ksmbd: fix use-after-free in ksmbd_sessions_deregister()

In multichannel mode, UAF issue can occur in session_deregister

when the second channel sets up a session through the connection of

the first channel. session that is freed through the global session

table can be accessed again through ->sessions of connection.

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.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/15a9605f8d69dc85005b1a00c31a050b8625e1aaRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/33cc29e221df7a3085ae413e8c26c4e81a151153Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/8ed0e9d2f410f63525afb8351181eea36c80bcf1Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/a8a8ae303a8395cbac270b5b404d85df6ec788f8Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/ca042cc0e4f9e0d2c8f86dd67e4b22f30a516a9bRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f0eb3f575138b816da74697bd506682574742fcdReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22041?

CVE-2025-22041 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-22041?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-22041?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-22041?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-22041 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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