CVE-2025-71182: Linux kernel · can: j1939: make j1939_session_activate() fail if device is no longer registered
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1103.110~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1103.110~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1114.123~20.04.1 +58
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by updating the Linux kernel to the fixed versions provided by the vendor. Ubuntu users should upgrade to the specified kernel package versions (e.g., 5.15.0-1103.110 and later) as detailed in the Ubuntu security notices USN-8096-1 and USN-8096-2. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fixes. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN J1939 subsystem was resolved by ensuring j1939_session_activate() fails if the device is no longer registered. The issue involved a race condition where j1939_session_activate() could succeed after j1939_cancel_active_session() completed, potentially causing resource usage issues. This vulnerability is part of a broader set of Linux kernel security fixes addressing multiple subsystems. The vulnerability has a medium severity score and affects certain Linux kernel versions prior to specific 5.15.x releases. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages distributed by Ubuntu.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71182 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71182 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/5d5602236f5db19e8b337a2cd87a90ace5ea776d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/46ca9dc978923c5e1247a9e9519240ba7ace413c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5602236f5db19e8b337a2cd87a90ace5ea776d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/78d87b72cebe2a993fd5b017e9f14fb6278f2eae (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/79dd3f1d9dd310c2af89b09c71f34d93973b200f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba6f0d1832eeb5eb3a6dc5cb30e0f720b3cb3536 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3a4316e3c746af415c0fd6c6d489ad13f53714d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ebb0dfd718dd31c8d3600612ca4b7207ec3d923a (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8096-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8096-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8096-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8096-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8116-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8096-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8141-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8163-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8163-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8243-1 (opens in a new tab)