CVE-2025-39730: NFS: Fix filehandle bounds checking in nfs_fh_to_dentry()

Published Sep 7, 2025
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Updated

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

NFS: Fix filehandle bounds checking in nfsfhtodentry()

The function needs to check the minimal filehandle length before it can access the embedded filehandle.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.13<5.4.297
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.241
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.190
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.148
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.102
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.42
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.16.1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System<=11.3.0.2-IF1

Event History

Sep 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39730?

CVE-2025-39730 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its impact on the integrity of filehandle processing in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39730?

To fix CVE-2025-39730, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2025-39730?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-39730 could allow unauthorized access or manipulation of the file system via NFS.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-39730?

CVE-2025-39730 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that handle NFS filehandles without proper bounds checking.

5

Is CVE-2025-39730 related to NFS file system vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2025-39730 is specifically related to vulnerabilities in the NFS file system handling within the Linux kernel.

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