CVE-2025-39702
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published5 Sept 2025
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: sr: Fix MAC comparison to be constant-time To prevent timing attacks, MACs need to be compared in constant time. Use the appropriate helper function for this.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b348c9c8d2ca2c67559ffd0e258ae7e1107d4f0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ddd55cf19ed6cc62def5e3af10c2a9df1b861c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86b6d34717fe0570afce07ee79b8eeb40341f831
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a458b2902115b26a25d67393b12ddd57d1216aaa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3967c493799e63f648e9c7b6cb063aa2aed04e7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7878d47560d61e3f370aca3cebb8f42a55b990a
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-032379.html
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b348c9c8d2ca2c67559ffd0e258ae7e1107d4f0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ddd55cf19ed6cc62def5e3af10c2a9df1b861c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86b6d34717fe0570afce07ee79b8eeb40341f831
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a458b2902115b26a25d67393b12ddd57d1216aaa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3967c493799e63f648e9c7b6cb063aa2aed04e7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7878d47560d61e3f370aca3cebb8f42a55b990a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff55a452d56490047f5233cc48c5d933f8586884
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-39702 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-39702 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.
How severe is CVE-2025-39702?
CVE-2025-39702 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-39702?
Affected products include Debian Linux, Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-39702?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.15.190 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.