SB20251226170 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel dsa realtek driver 



SB20251226170 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel dsa realtek driver

Published: December 26, 2025 Updated: December 31, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251226170
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-54065)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the realtek_mdio_probe() function in drivers/net/dsa/realtek/realtek-mdio.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.