CVE-2025-39730
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Publication date: 2025-09-07
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | kernel | 5.10.244-1 |
| linux | kernel | 6.1.153-1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is in the Linux kernel's NFS implementation. It involves improper bounds checking in the function nfs_fh_to_dentry(), which converts a filehandle to a directory entry. The function did not properly verify that the filehandle length was sufficient before accessing the embedded filehandle, potentially leading to errors or security issues.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could cause incorrect handling of filehandles in NFS, potentially leading to system instability or security risks such as unauthorized access or denial of service. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the provided information.