CVE-2025-40350: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: RX, Fix generating skb from no

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLIST

CVE-2025-40350 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: RX, Fix generating skb from non-linear xdp_buff for striding RQ XDP programs can change the layout of an xdp_buff through bpf_xdp_adjust_tail() and bpf_xdp_adjust_head(). Therefore, the driver cannot assume the size of the linear data area nor fragments. Fix the bug in mlx5 by generating skb according to xdp_buff after XDP programs run. Currently, when handling mult

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-12-16
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2025-12-16 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · openjpeg · FIXED · 2.5.4-5.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-1a5f60f401 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-1a5f60f401

Fedora 46 · trustedqsl · FIXED · 2.8.7-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-6b1bc90ebc · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6b1bc90ebc

Debian 12 · linux · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 13 · linux · FIXED · 6.12.57-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.12.57-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 10 · kernel · DEFERRED

RHEL 6 · kernel · DEFERRED

RHEL 7 · kernel · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 7 · kernel-rt · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 8 · kernel · NOT AFFECTED

Amazon Linux 2023 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2023-2026-1495 · source

sudo dnf update --advisory=ALAS2023-2026-1495

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-40350?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2025-40350 being exploited?

CVE-2025-40350 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-40350 affect?

CVE-2025-40350 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: RX, Fix generating skb from non-linear xdp_buff for striding RQ XDP programs can change the layout of an xdp_buff through bpf_xdp_adjust_tail() and bpf_xdp_adj

How urgent is CVE-2025-40350?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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