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CVE-2025-71148

3.3 · LOW
Published Jan 23, 2026 linux EPSS 0.11% (2th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2025-71148 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. 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/handshake: restore destructor on submit failure

handshake_req_submit() replaces sk->sk_destruct but never restores it when

submission fails before the request is hashed. handshake_sk_destruct() then

returns early and the original destructor never runs, leaking the socket.

Restore sk_destruct on the error path.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 6.4, < 6.6.120 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-71148?

CVE-2025-71148 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-71148?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-71148?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. 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-2025-71148?

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