CVE-2025-40236
Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
virtio-net: zero unused hash fields
When GSO tunnel is negotiated virtio_net_hdr_tnl_from_skb() tries to
initialize the tunnel metadata but forget to zero unused rxhash
fields. This may leak information to another side. Fixing this by
zeroing the unused hash fields.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux_kernel |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
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Timeline
Published: Dec. 4, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
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