CVE-2025-38072: libnvdimm/labels: Fix divide error in nd_label_data_init()

Published Jun 18, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

libnvdimm/labels: Fix divide error in ndlabeldatainit()

If a faulty CXL memory device returns a broken zero LSA size in its memory device information (Identify Memory Device (Opcode 4000h), CXL spec. 3.1, 8.2.9.9.1.1), a divide error occurs in the libnvdimm driver:

Oops: divide error: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI RIP: 0010:ndlabeldatainit+0x10e/0x800 [libnvdimm]

Code and flow:

1) CXL Command 4000h returns LSA size = 0 2) configsize is assigned to zero LSA size (CXL pmem driver):

drivers/cxl/pmem.c: .configsize = mds->lsasize,

3) maxxfer is set to zero (nvdimm driver):

drivers/nvdimm/label.c: maxxfer = mint(sizet, ndd->nsarea.maxxfer, configsize);

4) A subsequent DIVROUNDUP() causes a division by zero:

drivers/nvdimm/label.c: / Make our initial read size a multiple of maxxfer size / drivers/nvdimm/label.c: readsize = min(DIVROUNDUP(readsize, maxxfer) maxxfer, drivers/nvdimm/label.c- configsize);

Fix this by checking the config size parameter by extending an existing check.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.294
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.238
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.185
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.141
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.31
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.14.9
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.113-17.2.12-17.2.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38072?

CVE-2025-38072 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause divide errors in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38072?

To fix CVE-2025-38072, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38072?

CVE-2025-38072 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those that utilize libnvdimm functionality.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-38072 on system functionality?

The impact of CVE-2025-38072 can lead to application crashes or system instability due to the divide error triggered by faulty CXL memory devices.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-38072 if I cannot update immediately?

Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2025-38072; updating the kernel is the recommended mitigation.

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