CVE-2025-39901: i40e: remove read access to debugfs files

Published Oct 1, 2025
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Updated

i40e: remove read access to debugfs files

Affected Software

12 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=3.12<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
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Drop/remove read access to the legacy debugfs files 'command' and 'netdev_ops' (i40e: remove read access to debugfs files).

    i40e driver debugfs interface (debugfs files: i40e_dbg_command and i40e_dbg_netdev_ops) debugfs read access = disabled

Event History

Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:06 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:06 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39901?

CVE-2025-39901 has a low severity level as it involves the removal of read access to legacy debugfs files in the i40e driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39901?

The resolution for CVE-2025-39901 involves updating the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39901?

CVE-2025-39901 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the context of the i40e driver.

4

Can CVE-2025-39901 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-39901 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability as it pertains to debugfs files that require local access.

5

What impact does CVE-2025-39901 have on system security?

The impact of CVE-2025-39901 is limited as it primarily concerns the removal of access to debugging interfaces, reducing potential information disclosure.

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