Linux Kernel up to 6.12.24/6.14.3/6.15-rc2 riscv num_relocations out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.24/6.14.3/6.15-rc2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function num_relocations of the component riscv. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-37975. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.24/6.14.3/6.15-rc2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function num_relocations of the component riscv. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: module: Fix out-of-bounds relocation access The current code allows rel[j] to access one element past the end of the relocation section. Simplify to num_relocations which is equivalent to the existing size expression.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-37975 since 04/16/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240657 (Ubuntu 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7594-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.25, 6.14.4 or 6.15-rc3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a068ea00009d373d825c528f9c168501519211b4/95e4e1c1cf614d125f159db9726b7abb32e18385/0b4cce68efb93e31a8e51795d696df6e379cb41c 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 (240657) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1114). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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

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Nessus ID: 240657
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7594-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.25/6.14.4/6.15-rc3
Patch: a068ea00009d373d825c528f9c168501519211b4/95e4e1c1cf614d125f159db9726b7abb32e18385/0b4cce68efb93e31a8e51795d696df6e379cb41c

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
05/20/2025 +34 days 🔍
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12/14/2025 +208 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-37975 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-37975
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-309760
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1114 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2025 20:19
Updated: 12/14/2025 19:15
Changes: 05/20/2025 20:19 (59), 06/27/2025 08:55 (2), 08/10/2025 02:16 (7), 09/27/2025 20:35 (1), 11/15/2025 00:49 (12), 12/14/2025 19:15 (1)
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