CVE-2025-22070: fs/9p: fix NULL pointer dereference on mkdir

Published Apr 16, 2025
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Updated

fs/9p: fix NULL pointer dereference on mkdir

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.12.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.2
debian/linux*
debian/linux<6.12.25-1
6.12.25-1
debian/linux<6.12.25-1
6.12.25-1
linux/kernel>=6.0.0<6.1.191
6.1.191
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.160
6.6.160
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.23
6.12.23
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.13.11
6.13.11
linux/kernel>=6.14.0<6.14.2
6.14.2
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.119.3-1
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
All of the following
azurelinux/kernel=6.6.104.2-4
Microsoft Azure Linux=3.0
debian/linux<=6.1.176-1, <=6.1.190-1
6.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.191
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.160
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.23
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.13.11
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.14.2
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  8. Compensating control

    In v9fs_vfs_mkdir_dotl(), swap the sequence of the v9fs_set_create_acl() and v9fs_fid_add() calls so v9fs_set_create_acl() is called before v9fs_fid_add().

Event History

Apr 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22070?

CVE-2025-22070 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22070?

To fix CVE-2025-22070, install the latest updates or patches for the Linux kernel that address this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-22070?

CVE-2025-22070 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel when the 9p file system is used with the 'posixacl' option.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-22070 have on system stability?

CVE-2025-22070 can potentially cause system instability by triggering a NULL pointer dereference when creating directories.

5

Is CVE-2025-22070 related to file system security?

Yes, CVE-2025-22070 is related to file system security as it affects the 9p file system in the Linux kernel.

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