CVE-2025-38626: f2fs: fix to trigger foreground gc during f2fs_map_blocks() in lfs mode
f2fs: fix to trigger foreground gc during f2fsmapblocks() in lfs mode
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-2025-38626?
CVE-2025-38626 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system panic.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38626?
To fix CVE-2025-38626, update the Linux kernel to the patched version that resolves the f2fs foreground GC trigger issue.
What does CVE-2025-38626 affect?
CVE-2025-38626 affects the Linux kernel specifically when using the f2fs file system with the 'mode=lfs' mount option.
What happens if CVE-2025-38626 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2025-38626 can lead to a kernel BUG and result in system panic.
When was CVE-2025-38626 resolved?
CVE-2025-38626 was resolved with updates made available in the Linux kernel community in response to the identified vulnerability.