CVE-2025-40135

CVE-2025-40135 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: use RCU in ip6_xmit() Use RCU in ip6_xmit() in order to use dst_dev_rcu() to prevent possible UAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40135?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: use RCU in ip6_xmit() Use RCU in ip6_xmit() in order to use dst_dev_rcu() to prevent possible UAF.
Is CVE-2025-40135 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40135?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-40135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-124948.
When was CVE-2025-40135 published?
CVE-2025-40135 was published on 2025-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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