Out-of-bounds Read in Linux
CVE-2025-39922
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ixgbe: fix incorrect map used in eee linkmode incorrectly used ixgbe_lp_map in loops intended to populate the supported and advertised EEE linkmode bitmaps based on ixgbe_ls_map. This results in incorrect bit setting and potential out-of-bounds access, since ixgbe_lp_map and ixgbe_ls_map have different sizes and purposes. ixgbe_lp_map[i] -> ixgbe_ls_map[i] Use ixgbe_ls_map for supported and advertised linkmodes, and keep ixgbe_lp_map usage only for link partner (lp_advertised) mapping.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (3.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux — versions 9356b6db9d051e9d939dd0f9ae7a0514103ef228, 6.9, 0
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 6.17
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-39922?
- CVE-2025-39922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2025-39922?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.