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CVE-2025-40019

Published

crypto: essiv - Check ssize for decryption and in-place encryption

Published: Oct 24, 2025
Updated: May 11, 2026
Assigning CNA: Linux
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

EPSS probability estimate

0.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 19.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: essiv - Check ssize for decryption and in-place encryption Move the ssize check to the start in essiv_aead_crypt so that it's also checked for decryption and in-place encryption.

Sources

CVE-2025-40019-POCPoC
A Proof Of Concept for CVE-2025-40019
CVE-2025-40019-EssivPoC
A PoC for CVE-2025-40019 in ESSIV module. (exploit WIP)

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