CVE-2025-40277

CVE-2025-40277 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: drm/vmwgfx: Validate command header size against SVGA_CMD_MAX_DATASIZE This data originates from userspace and is used in buffer offset calculations which could potentially overflow causing an out-of-bounds access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40277?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: Validate command header size against SVGA_CMD_MAX_DATASIZE This data originates from userspace and is used in buffer offset calculations which could potentially overflow causing an out-of-bounds access.
Is CVE-2025-40277 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40277?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-40277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201578.
When was CVE-2025-40277 published?
CVE-2025-40277 was published on 2025-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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