PT-2025-25840 · Linux+5 · Linux Kernel+5
Published
2025-03-06
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Updated
2026-04-20
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CVE-2025-38066
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to the version containing the fix for this issue
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been identified, where a cache device failing to resume due to mapping errors could trigger a BUG ON when reloading cache mappings into an incomplete policy object. This issue can be reproduced by creating a cache metadata with 512 or more cache blocks, simulating data degradation, and attempting to resume the cache device. The vulnerability can cause an unexpected BUG ON while loading cache mappings.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to the version containing the fix for this issue, consider applying the fix that disallows resume operations for devices that failed the initial attempt to prevent the BUG ON.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Improper Initialization
Assertion Failure
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Debian
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Ubuntu