CVE-2025-39984
kernel: net: tun: Update napi->skb after XDP process
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 15, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in tun_get_user in drivers/net/tun.c in network TUNnel module in Linux kernel. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system at device disconnect. This vulnerability could even lead to a kernel information leak problem.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference