What is CVE-2025-23242?

CVE-2025-23242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-03-11.

How severe is CVE-2025-23242?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2025-23242

NVIDIA Riva contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an improper access control issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure.

EPSS: 0.019 (77.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Nvidia Riva — versions All versions up to and including 2.18.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-23242?: CVE-2025-23242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-03-11.
How severe is CVE-2025-23242?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.