CVE-2025-38073: block: fix race between set_blocksize and read paths
Published Jun 18, 2025
·Updated
block: fix race between setblocksize and read paths
Other sources
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.
— NVD
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel=
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Event History
Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 2, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38073?
CVE-2025-38073 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for race conditions affecting block size operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-38073?
To fix CVE-2025-38073, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-38073?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-38073 include system instability and performance issues due to race conditions in block size handling.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38073?
All versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix that addresses CVE-2025-38073 are considered affected.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-38073?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2025-38073.