i40e: fix MMIO write access to an invalid page in i40e_clear_hw
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 36 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-191 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix MMIO write access to an invalid page in i40e_clear_hw When the device sends a specific input, an integer underflow can occur, leading to MMIO write access to an invalid page. Prevent the integer underflow by changing the type of related variables.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 3.12 and later | 5.4.295, 5.10.239, 5.15.186, 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4, 6.16 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 3.12 and later Fixed in 5.4.295, 5.10.239, 5.15.186, 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4, 6.16 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.12 to before 5.4.295; 5.5 to before 5.10.239; 5.11 to before 5.15.186; 5.16 to before 6.1.142; 6.2 to before 6.6.95; 6.7 to before 6.12.35; 6.13 to before 6.15.4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.12 to before 5.4.295; 5.5 to before 5.10.239; 5.11 to before 5.15.186; 5.16 to before 6.1.142; 6.2 to before 6.6.95; 6.7 to before 6.12.35; 6.13 to before 6.15.4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.4.295, 5.10.239, 5.15.186, 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4, 6.16
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Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17241 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14510, RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15011 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:18054 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17122 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17241 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14510, RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14438 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15011 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:21667 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:22752 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17124 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17124 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17570 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:18054 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17122 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17241 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:22752 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17124 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17570 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14438 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14510, RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15011 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:18098 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14510, RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15011 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:18098 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17123 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17241 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14510, RHSA-2025:20095 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15011 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17123 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17241 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17161 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17161 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:17109 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-38200
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6w6g-h475-cx55
References
Patch 8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/872607632c658d3739e4e7889e4f3c419ae2c193
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e75c9082987479e647c75ec8fdf18fa68263c42
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fecb2fc3fc10c95724407cc45ea35af4a65cdde2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d88a1e8f024ba26e19350958fecbf771a9960352
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cde755f56163281ec2c46b4ae8b61f532758a6f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3502dd42f178dae9d54696013386bb52b4f2e655
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a1f4f2e36442a9bdf771acf6ee86f3cf876e5ca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/015bac5daca978448f2671478c553ce1f300c21e
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Sources
- CVE-2025-38200 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-38200 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6w6g-h475-cx55 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-38200 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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