CVE-2025-21699: gfs2: Truncate address space when flipping GFS2_DIF_JDATA flag

Published Feb 12, 2025
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Updated

gfs2: Truncate address space when flipping GFS2DIFJDATA flag

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.290
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.234
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.178
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.128
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.13
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<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1

Event History

Feb 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected 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
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21699?

CVE-2025-21699 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21699?

To resolve CVE-2025-21699, it is recommended to update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-21699 have on my system?

CVE-2025-21699 can potentially lead to data loss or corruption when using the GFS2 file system.

4

Is CVE-2025-21699 present in all distributions of Linux?

CVE-2025-21699 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, so checking the kernel version in use is necessary to determine if it is vulnerable.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-21699?

Users and administrators running affected versions of the Linux kernel with the GFS2 file system enabled may be impacted by CVE-2025-21699.

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