CVE-2025-40158
kernel: ipv6: use RCU in ip6_output()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 12, 2025
Updated · July 30, 2026
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in ip6_finish_output2 in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in ipv6 access. 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 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference