CVE-2025-40074

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: start using dst_dev_rcu() Change icmpv4_xrlim_allow(), ip_defrag() to prevent possible UAF. Change ipmr_prepare_xmit(), ipmr_queue_fwd_xmit(), ip_mr_output(), ipv4_neigh_lookup() to use lockdep enabled dst_dev_rcu().

  • Published Oct 28, 2025
  • CVSS 9.8 critical
  • 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2025-40074 at the National Vulnerability Database