Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 l_tree_depth out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation of the argument l_tree_depth causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-22079. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument l_tree_depth with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: validate l_tree_depth to avoid out-of-bounds access The l_tree_depth field is 16-bit (__le16), but the actual maximum depth is limited to OCFS2_MAX_PATH_DEPTH. Add a check to prevent out-of-bounds access if l_tree_depth has an invalid value, which may occur when reading from a corrupted mounted disk [1].

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-22079 since 12/29/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234884 (Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.292, 5.10.236, 5.15.180, 6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23, 6.13.11, 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ef34840bda333fe99bafbd2d73b70ceaaf9eba66/538ed8b049ef801a86c543433e5061a91cc106e3/17c99ab3db2ba74096d36c69daa6e784e98fc0b8/11e24802e73362aa2948ee16b8fb4e32635d5b2a/3d012ba4404a0bb517658699ba85e6abda386dc3/49d2a2ea9d30991bae82107f9523915b91637683/b942f88fe7d2d789e51c5c30a675fa1c126f5a6d/e95d97c9c8cd0c239b7b59c79be0f6a9dcf7905c/a406aff8c05115119127c962cbbbbd202e1973ef 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 (234884), EUVD (EUVD-2025-11222) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0844). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234884
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.292/5.10.236/5.15.180/6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: ef34840bda333fe99bafbd2d73b70ceaaf9eba66/538ed8b049ef801a86c543433e5061a91cc106e3/17c99ab3db2ba74096d36c69daa6e784e98fc0b8/11e24802e73362aa2948ee16b8fb4e32635d5b2a/3d012ba4404a0bb517658699ba85e6abda386dc3/49d2a2ea9d30991bae82107f9523915b91637683/b942f88fe7d2d789e51c5c30a675fa1c126f5a6d/e95d97c9c8cd0c239b7b59c79be0f6a9dcf7905c/a406aff8c05115119127c962cbbbbd202e1973ef

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
04/16/2025 +107 days 🔍
04/16/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/15/2026 +305 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305131
EUVD: 🔍
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0844 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2025 17:23
Updated: 02/15/2026 10:55
Changes: 04/16/2025 17:23 (58), 04/28/2025 07:05 (2), 07/15/2025 02:33 (7), 10/13/2025 01:32 (1), 11/01/2025 03:47 (12), 11/01/2025 17:37 (1), 02/15/2026 10:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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