CVE-2025-40204
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: Fix MAC comparison to be constant-time To prevent timing attacks, MACs need to be compared in constant time. Use the appropriate helper function for this.
Published:Nov 12, 2025
Last Modified:Jul 30, 2026
EPS:Nov 12, 2025
EPSS Score:0.00193
CVSS Score:8.1
Affected Products
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
Linux
Linux Kernel
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
No CWE recorded yet
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector
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Availability
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