Use After Free in Linux

CVE-2025-22004

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atm: fix use after free in lec_send() The ->send() operation frees skb so save the length before calling ->send() to avoid a use after free.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (26.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22004?
CVE-2025-22004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2025-04-03.
How severe is CVE-2025-22004?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-22004 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.