CVE-2025-38222: ext4: inline: fix len overflow in ext4_prepare_inline_data
ext4: inline: fix len overflow in ext4prepareinlinedata
Affected Software
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38222?
CVE-2025-38222 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a denial-of-service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38222?
To fix CVE-2025-38222, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that includes the resolution for this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2025-38222 affect?
CVE-2025-38222 affects the ext4 filesystem in the Linux kernel when the inline_data feature is enabled.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-38222?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-38222 include data corruption and unexpected application crashes due to a length overflow.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-38222?
A possible workaround for CVE-2025-38222 is to disable the inline_data feature in ext4 until an update can be applied.