HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-01-13

CVE-2025-71091

linux linux_kernel Security Advisory (CVE-2025-71091)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-71091 impacting linux linux_kernel. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: team: fix check for port enabled in team_queue_override_port_prio_changed() There has been a syzkaller bug reported recently with the following trace: list_del corruption, ffff888058bea080->prev is LIST_POISON2 (dead000000000122) ------------[ cut here ]------------ kernel BUG at lib/list_debug.c:59! Oops: invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] SMP KASAN NOPTI CPU: 3 UID: 0 PID: 21246 Comm: syz.0.2928 Not tainted syzkaller #0 PREEMPT(full) Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.16.3-debian-1.16.3-2~bpo12+1 04/01/2014 RIP: 0010:__list_del_entry_valid_or_report+0x13e/0x200 lib/list_debug.c:59 Code: 48 c7 c7 e0 71 f0 8b e8 30 08 ef fc 90 0f 0b 48 89 ef e8 a5 02 55 fd 48 89 ea 48 89 de 48 c7 c7 40 72 f0 8b e8 13 08 ef fc 90 <0f> 0b 48 89 ef e8 88 02 55 fd 48 89 ea 48 b8 00 00 00 00 00 fc ff RSP: 0018:ffffc9000d49f370 EFLAGS: 00010286 RAX: 000000000000004e RBX: ffff888058bea080 RCX: ffffc9002817d000 RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: ffffffff819becc6 RDI: 0000000000000005 RBP: dead000000000122 R08: 0000000000000005 R09: 0000000000000000 R10: 0000000080000000 R11: 0000000000000001 R12: ffff888039e9c230 R13: ffff888058bea088 R14: ffff888058bea080 R15: ffff888055461480 FS: 00007fbbcfe6f6c0(0000) GS:ffff8880d6d0a000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000000110c3afcb0 CR3: 00000000382c7000 CR4: 0000000000352ef0 Call Trace: <TASK> __list_del_entry_valid include/linux/list.h:132 [inline] __list_del_entry include/linux/list.h:223 [inline] list_del_rcu include/linux/rculist.h:178 [inline] __team_queue_override_port_del drivers/net/team/team_core.c:826 [inline] __team_queue_override_port_del drivers/net/team/team_core.c:821 [inline] team_queue_override_port_prio_changed drivers/net/team/team_core.c:883 [inline] team_priority_option_set+0x171/0x2f0 drivers/net/team/team_core.c:1534 team_option_set drivers/net/team/team_core.c:376 [inline] team_nl_options_set_doit+0x8ae/0xe60 drivers/net/team/team_core.c:2653 genl_family_rcv_msg_doit+0x209/0x2f0 net/netlink/genetlink.c:1115 genl_family_rcv_msg net/netlink/genetlink.c:1195 [inline] genl_rcv_msg+0x55c/0x800 net/netlink/genetlink.c:1210 netlink_rcv_skb+0x158/0x420 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:2552 genl_rcv+0x28/0x40 net/netlink/genetlink.c:1219 netlink_unicast_kernel net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1320 [inline] netlink_unicast+0x5aa/0x870 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1346 netlink_sendmsg+0x8c8/0xdd0 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1896 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:727 [inline] __sock_sendmsg net/socket.c:742 [inline] ____sys_sendmsg+0xa98/0xc70 net/socket.c:2630 ___sys_sendmsg+0x134/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2684 __sys_sendmsg+0x16d/0x220 net/socket.c:2716 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/syscall_64.c:63 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xcd/0xfa0 arch/x86/entry/syscall_64.c:94 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f The problem is in this flow: 1) Port is enabled, queue_id != 0, in qom_list 2) Port gets disabled -> team_port_disable() -> team_queue_override_port_del() -> del (removed from list) 3) Port is disabled, queue_id != 0, not in any list 4) Priority changes -> team_queue_override_port_prio_changed() -> checks: port disabled && queue_id != 0 -> calls del - hits the BUG as it is removed already To fix this, change the check in team_queue_override_port_prio_changed() so it returns early if port is not enabled.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product linux / linux_kernel
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-71091 impacting linux linux_kernel.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-71091.yaml 
id: cve-2025-71091

info:
  name: linux linux_kernel - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-71091 affecting linux linux_kernel.
    Evaluation: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

team: fix check for port enabled in team_queue_override_port_prio_changed()

Ther...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-71091
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2025-71091
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2025-71091,linux,linux_kernel,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "linux_kernel"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-71091.py 
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-71091
# Target: linux linux_kernel | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-71091 (linux linux_kernel)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against linux linux_kernel scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-71091.sh 
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-71091
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install linux_kernel 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade linux_kernel 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update linux_kernel

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i linux_kernel 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i linux_kernel

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-71091 in linux linux_kernel?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update linux linux_kernel packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-71091?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-71091?

CVE-2025-71091 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

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Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-71091
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor linux
Product linux_kernel
Published 2026-01-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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