CVE-2025-71074: functionfs: fix the open/removal races
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
functionfs: fix the open/removal races
ffsepfileopen() can race with removal, ending up with file->privatedata pointing to freed object.
There is a total count of opened files on functionfs (both ep0 and dynamic ones) and when it hits zero, dynamic files get removed. Unfortunately, that removal can happen while another thread is in ffsepfileopen(), but has not incremented the count yet. In that case open will succeed, leaving us with UAF on any subsequent read() or write().
The root cause is that ffs->opened is misused; atomicdecandtest() vs. atomicaddreturn() is not a good idea, when object remains visible all along.
To untangle that serialize openers on ffs->mutex (both for ep0 and for dynamic files) have dynamic ones use atomicincnotzero() and fail if we had zero ->opened; in that case the file we are opening is doomed. have the inodes of dynamic files marked on removal (from the callback of simplerecursiveremoval()) - clear ->iprivate there. have open of dynamic ones verify they hadn't been already removed, along with checking that state is FFSACTIVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-71074?
CVE-2025-71074 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and data corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2025-71074?
To fix CVE-2025-71074, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-71074?
CVE-2025-71074 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those utilizing functionfs features.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-71074?
The potential consequences of CVE-2025-71074 include crashes or instability in applications relying on the affected functionfs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-71074?
Currently, the best approach for CVE-2025-71074 is to apply the official kernel update as there are no recommended workarounds.