CVE-2025-37992
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.
Published:May 26, 2025
Last Modified:Dec 16, 2025
EPS:May 26, 2025
EPSS Score:0.00089
CVSS Score:5.5
Affected Products
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Debian
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Debian Linux
Debian
Debian Linux
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
Linux
Linux Kernel
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