Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 ice_vc_fdir_parse_raw privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. This affects the function ice_vc_fdir_parse_raw. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-22117. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: fix using untrusted value of pkt_len in ice_vc_fdir_parse_raw() Fix using the untrusted value of proto->raw.pkt_len in function ice_vc_fdir_parse_raw() by verifying if it does not exceed the VIRTCHNL_MAX_SIZE_RAW_PACKET value.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-22117 since 12/29/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240801 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01967-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 362f704ba73a359db9cded567e891d9a8f081875/1388dd564183a5a18ec4a966748037736b5653c5 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 (240801) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0844). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 240801
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01967-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 362f704ba73a359db9cded567e891d9a8f081875/1388dd564183a5a18ec4a966748037736b5653c5

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-2025-22117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305181
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0844 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2025 17:33
Updated: 02/15/2026 14:01
Changes: 04/16/2025 17:33 (56), 06/28/2025 02:28 (2), 08/11/2025 04:26 (7), 10/13/2025 06:29 (1), 02/15/2026 14:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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