Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10 v3d privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component v3d. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-21697. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10. This affects some unknown processing of the component v3d. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/v3d: Ensure job pointer is set to NULL after job completion After a job completes, the corresponding pointer in the device must be set to NULL. Failing to do so triggers a warning when unloading the driver, as it appears the job is still active. To prevent this, assign the job pointer to NULL after completing the job, indicating the job has finished.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21697 since 12/29/2024. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216985 (Debian dla-4076 : linux-config-6.1 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.290, 5.10.234, 5.15.177, 6.1.127, 6.6.74 or 6.12.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1bd6303d08c85072ce40ac01a767ab67195105bd/a34050f70e7955a359874dff1a912a748724a140/14e0a874488e79086340ba8e2d238cb9596b68a8/2a1c88f7ca5c12dff6fa6787492ac910bb9e4407/63195bae1cbf78f1d392b1bc9ae4b03c82d0ebf3/b22467b1ae104073dcb11aa78562a331cd7fb0e0/e4b5ccd392b92300a2b341705cc4805681094e49 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216985) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0362). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216985
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4076 : linux-config-6.1 - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.290/5.10.234/5.15.177/6.1.127/6.6.74/6.12.11
Patch: 1bd6303d08c85072ce40ac01a767ab67195105bd/a34050f70e7955a359874dff1a912a748724a140/14e0a874488e79086340ba8e2d238cb9596b68a8/2a1c88f7ca5c12dff6fa6787492ac910bb9e4407/63195bae1cbf78f1d392b1bc9ae4b03c82d0ebf3/b22467b1ae104073dcb11aa78562a331cd7fb0e0/e4b5ccd392b92300a2b341705cc4805681094e49

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +45 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/17/2026 +370 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21697 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21697
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295497
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0362 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 15:18
Updated: 02/17/2026 03:23
Changes: 02/12/2025 15:18 (56), 02/14/2025 16:21 (11), 03/02/2025 14:02 (2), 02/17/2026 03:23 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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