CVE-2025-38219: f2fs: prevent kernel warning due to negative i_nlink from corrupted image
Published Jul 4, 2025
·Updated
f2fs: prevent kernel warning due to negative inlink from corrupted image
Affected Software
11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.8<5.4.295
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.239
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.186
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.142
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.95
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.4
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-2
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.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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
Jul 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38219?
CVE-2025-38219 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-38219?
To fix CVE-2025-38219, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this issue.
3
What are the effects of CVE-2025-38219?
CVE-2025-38219 can lead to kernel warnings due to negative i_nlink from corrupted filesystem images.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38219?
CVE-2025-38219 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, so it's essential to review the updates for your current kernel version.
5
Is CVE-2025-38219 exploit-related or information disclosure?
CVE-2025-38219 is more related to system reliability issues than to direct exploitation or information disclosure.