In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net_sched: Flush gso_skb list too during ->change()

Previously, when reducing a qdisc's limit via the ->change() operation, only
the main skb queue was trimmed, potentially leaving packets in the gso_skb
list. This could result in NULL pointer dereference when we only check
sch->limit against sch->q.qlen.

This patch introduces a new helper, qdisc_dequeue_internal(), which ensures
both the gso_skb list and the main queue are properly flushed when trimming
excess packets. All relevant qdiscs (codel, fq, fq_codel, fq_pie, hhf, pie)
are updated to use this helper in their ->change() routines.
Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4271-1 linux-6.1 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4327-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-16871 In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net_sched: Flush gso_skb list too during ->change() Previously, when reducing a qdisc's limit via the ->change() operation, only the main skb queue was trimmed, potentially leaving packets in the gso_skb list. This could result in NULL pointer dereference when we only check sch->limit against sch->q.qlen. This patch introduces a new helper, qdisc_dequeue_internal(), which ensures both the gso_skb list and the main queue are properly flushed when trimming excess packets. All relevant qdiscs (codel, fq, fq_codel, fq_pie, hhf, pie) are updated to use this helper in their ->change() routines.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7654-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7654-2 Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7654-3 Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7654-4 Linux kernel (KVM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7654-5 Linux kernel (Xilinx ZynqMP) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7655-1 Linux kernel (Intel IoTG) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7686-1 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7699-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7699-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7711-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7712-1 Linux kernel (Azure FIPS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7712-2 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7721-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
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History

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Debian
Debian debian Linux
Weaknesses CWE-476
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.15:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Debian
Debian debian Linux

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Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate


Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net_sched: Flush gso_skb list too during ->change() Previously, when reducing a qdisc's limit via the ->change() operation, only the main skb queue was trimmed, potentially leaving packets in the gso_skb list. This could result in NULL pointer dereference when we only check sch->limit against sch->q.qlen. This patch introduces a new helper, qdisc_dequeue_internal(), which ensures both the gso_skb list and the main queue are properly flushed when trimming excess packets. All relevant qdiscs (codel, fq, fq_codel, fq_pie, hhf, pie) are updated to use this helper in their ->change() routines.
Title net_sched: Flush gso_skb list too during ->change()
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2025-11-03T19:58:06.592Z

Reserved: 2025-04-16T04:51:23.976Z

Link: CVE-2025-37992

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2025-05-26T15:15:19.770

Modified: 2025-12-16T20:19:49.337

Link: CVE-2025-37992

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2025-05-26T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2025-37992 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2025-06-24T09:44:22Z

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