CVE-2025-40232: rv: Fully convert enabled_monitors to use list_head as iterator

Published Dec 4, 2025
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Updated

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

rv: Fully convert enabledmonitors to use listhead as iterator

The callbacks in enabledmonitorsseqops are inconsistent. Some treat the iterator as struct rvmonitor , while others treat the iterator as struct listhead .

This causes a wrong type cast and crashes the system as reported by Nathan.

Convert everything to use struct listhead as iterator. This also makes enabledmonitors consistent with availablemonitors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40232?

CVE-2025-40232 has been classified with a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40232?

To fix CVE-2025-40232, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-40232?

CVE-2025-40232 affects various Linux kernel versions, particularly those that implement the enabled_monitors feature.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-40232?

CVE-2025-40232 is a programming error in the Linux kernel's handling of the enabled_monitors iterator.

5

Is there any exploit code available for CVE-2025-40232?

As of now, there is no publicly available exploit code for CVE-2025-40232.

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