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Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.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

106 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
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
ubuntu/linux*
ubuntu/linux-aws*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-lts-xenial*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-oem*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14<6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14<6.14.0-1007.7
6.14.0-1007.7
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14<6.14.0-1016.17~24.04.1
6.14.0-1016.17~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14<6.14.0-32.32~24.04.1
6.14.0-32.32~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14<6.14.0-1012.12
6.14.0-1012.12
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14<6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14<6.14.0-32.32.1~24.04.1
6.14.0-32.32.1~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14<6.14.0-1012.12~24.04.1
6.14.0-1012.12~24.04.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1007.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1016.17~24.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-32.32~24.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1012.12
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1013.13~24.04.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-32.32.1~24.04.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1012.12~24.04.1

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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.

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