CVE-2025-39896: accel/ivpu: Prevent recovery work from being queued during device removal

Published Oct 1, 2025
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Updated

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

accel/ivpu: Prevent recovery work from being queued during device removal

Use disableworksync() instead of cancelworksync() in ivpudevfini() to ensure that no new recovery work items can be queued after device removal has started. Previously, recovery work could be scheduled even after canceling existing work, potentially leading to use-after-free bugs if recovery accessed freed resources.

Rename ivpupmcancelrecovery() to ivpupmdisablerecovery() to better reflect its new behavior.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.12.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc4

Event History

Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39896?

CVE-2025-39896 has a medium severity level due to potential impacts during device removal.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39896?

To fix CVE-2025-39896, ensure that the Linux kernel is updated to a version where the vulnerability has been mitigated.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39896?

CVE-2025-39896 affects systems running the Linux kernel with the specific acceleration feature for IVPU.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2025-39896?

CVE-2025-39896 is related to improper handling of recovery work during the removal of the device in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2025-39896 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2025-39896 is being actively exploited.

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