CVE-2025-71239: audit: add fchmodat2() to change attributes class
Published Mar 17, 2026
·Updated
audit: add fchmodat2() to change attributes class
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.126.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.128
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6
Remediation
Event History
Mar 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-71239?
CVE-2025-71239 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-71239?
To fix CVE-2025-71239, update your Linux kernel to version 6.6 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What does CVE-2025-71239 affect?
CVE-2025-71239 specifically affects the Linux kernel version 6.6 and introduces the fchmodat2() function without proper audit handling.
4
What could happen if CVE-2025-71239 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-71239 may lead to improper auditing of file attribute changes, compromising system security.
5
When was CVE-2025-71239 disclosed?
CVE-2025-71239 was disclosed when the changes for the fchmodat2() introduction were made public in the Linux kernel.