CVE-2025-40051: vhost: vringh: Modify the return value check

Published Oct 28, 2025
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Updated

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

vhost: vringh: Modify the return value check

The return value of copyfromiter and copytoiter can't be negative, check whether the copied lengths are equal.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.15-17.3.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.15-1Fixed in 7.3.3-1

Event History

Oct 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Oct 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
Affected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40051?

CVE-2025-40051 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40051?

To fix CVE-2025-40051, apply the latest updates or patches provided for the affected Linux kernel version.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-40051?

CVE-2025-40051 affects the Microsoft azl3 kernel version 6.6.104.2-4.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-40051?

CVE-2025-40051 could be exploited in scenarios that involve manipulating vringh components in networking contexts.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-40051?

As of now, there are no specified workarounds for CVE-2025-40051; updating the kernel is the recommended approach.

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