CVE-2025-38490: net: libwx: remove duplicate page_pool_put_full_page()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: libwx: remove duplicate pagepoolputfullpage()
pagepoolputfullpage() should only be invoked when freeing Rx buffers or building a skb if the size is too short. At other times, the pages need to be reused. So remove the redundant page put. In the original code, double free pages cause kernel panic:
[ 876.949834] irqexitrcu+0xc7/0x130 [ 876.949836] commoninterrupt+0xb8/0xd0 [ 876.949838] </IRQ> [ 876.949838] <TASK> [ 876.949840] asmcommoninterrupt+0x22/0x40 [ 876.949841] RIP: 0010:cpuidleenterstate+0xc2/0x420 [ 876.949843] Code: 00 00 e8 d1 1d 5e ff e8 ac f0 ff ff 49 89 c5 0f 1f 44 00 00 31 ff e8 cd fc 5c ff 45 84 ff 0f 85 40 02 00 00 fb 0f 1f 44 00 00 <45> 85 f6 0f 88 84 01 00 00 49 63 d6 48 8d 04 52 48 8d 04 82 49 8d [ 876.949844] RSP: 0018:ffffaa7340267e78 EFLAGS: 00000246 [ 876.949845] RAX: ffff9e3f135be000 RBX: 0000000000000002 RCX: 0000000000000000 [ 876.949846] RDX: 000000cc2dc4cb7c RSI: ffffffff89ee49ae RDI: ffffffff89ef9f9e [ 876.949847] RBP: ffff9e378f940800 R08: 0000000000000002 R09: 00000000000000ed [ 876.949848] R10: 000000000000afc8 R11: ffff9e3e9e5a9b6c R12: ffffffff8a6d8580 [ 876.949849] R13: 000000cc2dc4cb7c R14: 0000000000000002 R15: 0000000000000000 [ 876.949852] ? cpuidleenterstate+0xb3/0x420 [ 876.949855] cpuidleenter+0x29/0x40 [ 876.949857] cpuidleidlecall+0xfd/0x170 [ 876.949859] doidle+0x7a/0xc0 [ 876.949861] cpustartupentry+0x25/0x30 [ 876.949862] startsecondary+0x117/0x140 [ 876.949864] commonstartup64+0x13e/0x148 [ 876.949867] </TASK> [ 876.949868] ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- [ 876.949869] ------------[ cut here ]------------ [ 876.949870] listdel corruption, ffffead40445a348->next is NULL [ 876.949873] WARNING: CPU: 14 PID: 0 at lib/listdebug.c:52 listdelentryvalidorreport+0x67/0x120 [ 876.949875] Modules linked in: sndhrtimer(E) bnep(E) binfmtmisc(E) amdgpu(E) squashfs(E) vfat(E) loop(E) fat(E) amdatl(E) sndhdacodecrealtek(E) intelraplmsr(E) sndhdacodecgeneric(E) intelraplcommon(E) sndhdascodeccomponent(E) sndhdacodechdmi(E) sndhdaintel(E) edacmceamd(E) sndinteldspcfg(E) sndhdacodec(E) sndhdacore(E) amdxcp(E) kvmamd(E) sndhwdep(E) gpusched(E) drmpanelbacklightquirks(E) cec(E) sndpcm(E) drmbuddy(E) sndseqdummy(E) drmttmhelper(E) btusb(E) kvm(E) sndseqoss(E) btrtl(E) ttm(E) btintel(E) sndseqmidi(E) btbcm(E) drmexec(E) sndseqmidievent(E) i2calgobit(E) sndrawmidi(E) bluetooth(E) drmsuballochelper(E) irqbypass(E) sndseq(E) ghashclmulniintel(E) sha512ssse3(E) drmdisplayhelper(E) aesniintel(E) sndseqdevice(E) rfkill(E) sndtimer(E) gf128mul(E) drmclientlib(E) drmkmshelper(E) snd(E) i2cpiix4(E) joydev(E) soundcore(E) wmibmof(E) ccp(E) k10temp(E) i2csmbus(E) gpioamdpt(E) i2cdesignwareplatform(E) gpiogeneric(E) sg(E) [ 876.949914] i2cdesignwarecore(E) schfqcodel(E) parportpc(E) drm(E) ppdev(E) lp(E) parport(E) fuse(E) nfnetlink(E) iptables(E) ext4 crc16 mbcache jbd2 sdmod sfp mdioi2c i2ccore txgbe ahci ngbe pcsxpcs libahci libwx r8169 phylink libata realtek ptp ppscore video wmi [ 876.949933] CPU: 14 UID: 0 PID: 0 Comm: swapper/14 Kdump: loaded Tainted: G W E 6.16.0-rc2+ #20 PREEMPT(voluntary) [ 876.949935] Tainted: [W]=WARN, [E]=UNSIGNEDMODULE [ 876.949936] Hardware name: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-7E16/X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI (MS-7E16), BIOS 1.90 12/31/2024 [ 876.949936] RIP: 0010:listdelentryvalidorreport+0x67/0x120 [ 876.949938] Code: 00 00 00 48 39 7d 08 0f 85 a6 00 00 00 5b b8 01 00 00 00 5d 41 5c e9 73 0d 93 ff 48 89 fe 48 c7 c7 a0 31 e8 89 e8 59 7c b3 ff <0f> 0b 31 c0 5b 5d 41 5c e9 57 0d 93 ff 48 89 fe 48 c7 c7 c8 31 e8 [ 876.949940] RSP: 0018:ffffaa73405d0c60 EFLAGS: 00010282 [ 876.949941] RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffffead40445a348 RCX: 0000000000000000 [ 876.949942] RDX: 0000000000000105 RSI: 00000 ---truncated---
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
linux-kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.16.0-rc2+ #20 PREEMPT(voluntary) - Configuration
Apply the kernel fix for the net: libwx code to remove the redundant/duplicate call to page_pool_put_full_page(), as described by the resolved guidance (“remove duplicate page_pool_put_full_page()”).
Linux kernel net: libwx remove duplicate page_pool_put_full_page() = apply fix - Configuration
Ensure page_pool_put_full_page() is only invoked when freeing Rx buffers (avoid double free / redundant reuse paths that can lead to list_del corruption and kernel panic).
Linux kernel page_pool_put_full_page() invocation = only when freeing Rx buffers - Configuration
When the skb size is too short, build the skb instead of invoking page_pool_put_full_page().
Linux kernel skb construction for short size = build skb when size is too short
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38490?
CVE-2025-38490 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on memory management in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38490?
To fix CVE-2025-38490, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable release where this vulnerability is addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38490?
CVE-2025-38490 affects various distributions of the Linux kernel but specific versions may vary.
Can CVE-2025-38490 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-38490 does not appear to be exploitable remotely, requiring local access for exploitation.
What are the implications of CVE-2025-38490 on my Linux system?
The implications of CVE-2025-38490 on your Linux system include potential memory issues that could affect system stability.