CVE-2025-21702
highpriority · track · 28EPSS 0.003 · 21 %ileDEEUFRNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pfifo_tail_enqueue: Drop new packet when sch->limit == 0 Expected behaviour: In case we reach scheduler's limit, pfifo_tail_enqueue() will drop a packet in scheduler's queue and decrease scheduler's qlen by one. Then, pfifo_tail_enqueue() enqueue new packet and increase scheduler's qlen by one. Finally, pfifo_tail_enqueue() return `NET_XMIT_CN` status code. Weird behaviour: In case we set `sch->limit == 0` and trigger pfifo_tail_enqueue() on a scheduler that has no packet, the 'drop a packet' step will do nothing. This means the scheduler's qlen still has value equal 0. Then, we continue to enqueue new packet and increase scheduler's qlen by one. In summary, we can leverage pfifo_tail_enqueue() to increase qlen by one and return `NET_XMIT_CN` status code. The problem is: Let's say we have two qdiscs: Qdisc_A and Qdisc_B. - Qdisc_A's type must have '->graft()' function to create parent/child relationship. Let's say Qdisc_A's type is `hfsc`. Enqueue packet to this qdisc will trigger `hfsc_enqueue`. - Qdisc_B's type is pfifo_head_drop. Enqueue packet to this qdisc will trigger `pfifo_tail_enqueue`. - Qdisc_B is configured to have `sch->limit == 0`. - Qdisc_A is configured to route the enqueued's packet to Qdisc_B. Enqueue packet through Qdisc_A will lead to: - hfsc_enqueue(Qdisc_A) -> pfifo_tail_enqueue(Qdisc_B) - Qdisc_B->q.qlen += 1 - pfifo_tail_enqueue() return `NET_XMIT_CN` - hfsc_enqueue() check for `NET_XMIT_SUCCESS` and see `NET_XMIT_CN` => hfsc_enqueue() don't increase qlen of Qdisc_A. The whole process lead to a situation where Qdisc_A->q.qlen == 0 and Qdisc_B->q.qlen == 1. Replace 'hfsc' with other type (for example: 'drr') still lead to the same problem. This violate the design where parent's qlen should equal to the sum of its childrens'qlen. Bug impact: This issue can be used for user->kernel privilege escalation when it is reachable.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)siemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemsiemens_psirt
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemcisa_csaf_ot
Limit access to the interactive shell of the additional GNU/Linux subssytem to trusted personnel only.
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)siemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemsiemens_psirt
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
- No fix availableSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemcisa_csaf_ot
Currently no fix is available
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.4–7.8
weaknesses
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affected products (161)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)≤ vers:intdot/>=3.1.7cisa_csaf_otUS
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)≤ vers:intdot/>=3.1.7cisa_csaf_otUS
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)≤ vers:intdot/>=3.1.7cisa_csaf_otUS
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)≤ vers:intdot/>=3.1.7cisa_csaf_otUS
advisories (12)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- NCSC-2025-0187Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Siemens productenNL2025-06-10csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Siemens heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in diverse producten als RUGGEDCOM, SCALANCE, SIMATIC en Tecnomatix
- SSA-019113SSA-019113: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP V3.1.62026-07-14csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.6 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens has released new versions for several affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP V3.1.6 is no longer maintained and there won't be any update to the CVE list anymore. Please update to the latest version. Note: This SSA advises vulnerabilities for firmware version V3.1.6 only; for version V3.1.7 refer to SSA-457936.
- SSA-082556SSA-082556: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP V3.1.52025-06-10csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.5 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens has released new versions for several affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. Siemens is preparing further fixes and recommends specific mitigations for products where fixes are not or not yet available. SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP V3.1.5 is no longer maintained and there won't be any update to the CVE list anymore. Please update to the latest version. Note: This SSA advises vulnerabilities for firmware version V3.1.5 only; for version V3.1.6 refer to SSA-019113.
- SSA-457936SSA-457936: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP V3.1.72026-10-13csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.7 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens is preparing fixes and recommends specific mitigations for products where fixes are not or not yet available.
- SSA-784472SSA-784472: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.1.12026-10-13csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.1.1. Siemens is preparing fixes and recommends specific mitigations for products where fixes are not or not yet available.
- WID-SEC-W-2025-0411Linux Kernel: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2025-02-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um Dateien zu manipulieren oder seine Rechte zu erweitern.
- WID-SEC-W-2026-2253IBM Security Verify Access: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-07-08csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in IBM Security Verify Access ausnutzen, um erweiterte Berechtigungen zu erlangen, beliebigen Code auszuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, Daten zu manipulieren, sensible Informationen offenzulegen und andere, nicht näher bezeichnete Angriffe durchzuführen.
- ICSA-25-162-05Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU family2025-06-10icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.5 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available.
- ICSA-26-209-04Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP2026-07-14icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.6 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available.
- ICSA-26-295-11Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP2026-10-13icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.7 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens is preparing fixes and recommends specific mitigations for products where fixes are not or not yet available.
- ICSA-26-295-16Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP2026-10-13icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.1.1. Siemens is preparing fixes and recommends specific mitigations for products where fixes are not or not yet available.
- CERTFR-2026-AVI-1298Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits SiemensFrançais2026-10-13vendor · certfrFR
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references (25)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/647cef20e649c576dff271e018d5d15d998b629dcnnvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6a079c3b6f95378f26e2aeda520cb3176f7067bcnnvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e40cb34b7f247fe2e366fd192700d1b4f38196cacnnvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/020ecb76812a0526f4130ab5aeb6dc7c773e7ab9enisa_euvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/647cef20e649c576dff271e018d5d15d998b629denisa_euvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78285b53266d6d51fa4ff504a23df03852eba84eenisa_euvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79a955ea4a2e5ddf4a36328959de0de496419888enisa_euvd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9723ec27aff5674f1fd4934608937f1d650980enisa_euvd
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