CVE-2025-21635: rds: sysctl: rds_tcp_{rcv,snd}buf: avoid using current->nsproxy
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The RDS sysctl interface for rds_tcp_{rcv,snd}buf incorrectly uses current->nsproxy, leading to a use-after-free or similar issue.
- Who is affected
- Systems running affected Linux kernel versions with RDS (Reliable Datagram Sockets) networking subsystem.
- Urgency
- Medium severity (CVSS 5.5) and not currently exploited; apply standard patching schedule.
- Action
- Apply kernel patch or update to a kernel version containing the fix for CVE-2025-21635.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21635
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2025-216350.18% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 8% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-21635 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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