CVE-2025-21665: filemap: avoid truncating 64-bit offset to 32 bits
Published Jan 31, 2025
·Updated
filemap: avoid truncating 64-bit offset to 32 bits
Affected Software
19 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<5.15.177
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.127
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.74
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.11
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc7
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3
Remediation
Event History
Jan 31, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21665?
CVE-2025-21665 has a high severity rating due to the potential for an infinite loop condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21665?
To fix CVE-2025-21665, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2025-21665?
CVE-2025-21665 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel including those between 5.12 to 5.15.177, 5.16 to 6.1.127, 6.2 to 6.6.74, and 6.7 to 6.12.11.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2025-21665 on system performance?
The primary impact of CVE-2025-21665 is a potential infinite loop when writing to an XFS filesystem, which could lead to system unresponsiveness.
5
Is CVE-2025-21665 specific to 32-bit kernels?
Yes, CVE-2025-21665 is specifically relevant to 32-bit kernels due to the truncation of 64-bit offsets.