CVE-2025-38264: nvme-tcp: sanitize request list handling

Published Jul 9, 2025
·
Updated

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

nvme-tcp: sanitize request list handling

Validate the request in nvmetcphandler2t() to ensure it's not part of any list, otherwise a malicious R2T PDU might inject a loop in request list processing.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.0<6.12.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-1

Event History

Jul 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:42 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:24 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Updated
via Microsoft·06:24 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38264?

CVE-2025-38264 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to infinite loops in request list processing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38264?

To fix CVE-2025-38264, ensure that you update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38264?

CVE-2025-38264 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the NVMe over TCP protocol.

4

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2025-38264?

Failing to address CVE-2025-38264 may result in denial of service due to potential infinite loops during the request processing.

5

Is CVE-2025-38264 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2025-38264 can be exploited remotely through crafted R2T PDUs targeting vulnerable systems.

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