Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-22007 is a Linux kernel Bluetooth flaw that can crash affected systems. It requires local access with low privileges, so it is not a remote internet-facing bug. The main business risk is service disruption on Linux endpoints or servers running affected kernels.
Executive priority
Handle through normal kernel patch cycles, faster for shared systems, developer workstations, and hosts with untrusted local users. This is not currently an emergency internet-exposed threat based on provided sources.
Technical view
The Linux Bluetooth function chan_alloc_skb_cb() returned NULL where an error pointer was expected. That can trigger a NULL pointer dereference, classified as CWE-476. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the vulnerable Bluetooth code. The source bundle lists Linux kernel versions including 5.4.292, 5.10.236, 5.15.180, 6.1.132, 6.6.85, 6.12.21, 6.13.9, and 6.14 as affected.
Exploitation context
Sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires local access and low privileges. Impact is availability only; no confidentiality or integrity impact is listed.
Researcher notes
The fix changes error handling in chan_alloc_skb_cb() to return error pointers rather than NULL. Public sources identify stable kernel commits and Debian LTS advisories, but do not provide exploit details or evidence of exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Linux kernel updates from your distribution or vendor guidance.
- Review Debian LTS advisories if running affected Debian kernel packages.
- Prioritize systems where local users or untrusted workloads exist.
- Reboot after kernel updates so the fixed kernel is active.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints and servers.
- Compare installed kernels against vendor advisories and fixed stable commits.
- Confirm the running kernel changed after reboot.
- Track remediation through package manager or configuration management evidence.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-476: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3d607e36fef4bd05fb938a8a868ff70e9fedbe2CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bd68db7beb426ab5a45d81516ed9611284affc8CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76304cba8cba12bb10d89d016c28403a2dd89a29CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/788ae2ae4cf484e248b5bc29211c7ac6510e3e92CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecd06ad0823a90b4420c377ef8917e44e23ee841CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/761b7c36addd22c7e6ceb05caaadc3b062d99faaCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a78692ec0d1e17a96b09f2349a028878f5b305e4CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72d061ee630d0dbb45c2920d8d19b3861c413e54CVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.htmlCVE reference, CVE
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.