CVE-2025-39912: nfs/localio: restore creds before releasing pageio data

Published Oct 1, 2025
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Updated

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

nfs/localio: restore creds before releasing pageio data

Otherwise if the nfsd filecache code releases the nfsdfile immediately, it can trigger the BUGON(cred == current->cred) in putcred() when it puts the nfsdfile->nffile->f-cred.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.48
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc5

Event History

Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39912?

CVE-2025-39912 has been classified with a high severity level due to potential exploitation risks in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39912?

To fix CVE-2025-39912, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the patched version provided by your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39912?

CVE-2025-39912 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those utilizing NFS file caching.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-39912?

CVE-2025-39912 is a privilege escalation vulnerability related to credential management within the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-39912?

Currently, the best approach is to apply the kernel update rather than rely on a workaround for CVE-2025-39912.

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