CVE-2025-71139: kernel/kexec: fix IMA when allocation happens in CMA area
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
kernel/kexec: fix IMA when allocation happens in CMA area
Bug description
When I tested kexec with the latest kernel, I ran into the following warning:
[ 40.712410] ------------[ cut here ]------------ [ 40.712576] WARNING: CPU: 2 PID: 1562 at kernel/kexeccore.c:1001 kimagemapsegment+0x144/0x198 [...] [ 40.816047] Call trace: [ 40.818498] kimagemapsegment+0x144/0x198 (P) [ 40.823221] imakexecpostload+0x58/0xc0 [ 40.827246] dosyskexecfileload+0x29c/0x368 [...] [ 40.855423] ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]---
How to reproduce
This bug is only triggered when the kexec target address is allocated in the CMA area. If no CMA area is reserved in the kernel, use the "cma=" option in the kernel command line to reserve one.
Root cause The commit 07d24902977e ("kexec: enable CMA based contiguous allocation") allocates the kexec target address directly on the CMA area to avoid copying during the jump. In this case, there is no INDSOURCE for the kexec segment. But the current implementation of kimagemapsegment() assumes that INDSOURCE pages exist and map them into a contiguous virtual address by vmap().
Solution If IMA segment is allocated in the CMA area, use its pageaddress() directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-71139?
The severity of CVE-2025-71139 is classified as moderate due to potential issues during kexec operations.
How do I fix CVE-2025-71139?
To fix CVE-2025-71139, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What impact does CVE-2025-71139 have on system security?
CVE-2025-71139 can potentially lead to improper management of memory allocations during kexec, which could affect system stability and security.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-71139?
CVE-2025-71139 affects the Linux kernel used in various Linux distributions that utilize kexec functionality.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-71139?
As of now, there are no public exploits reported specifically targeting CVE-2025-71139.