Linux Kernel up to 6.15.3 i40e i40e_clear_hw integer underflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function i40e_clear_hw of the component i40e. Performing a manipulation results in integer underflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-38200. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.3. This affects the function i40e_clear_hw of the component i40e. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer underflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-191. The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38200 since 04/16/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/19/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243301 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:02588-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.295, 5.10.239, 5.15.186, 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4 or 6.16-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 872607632c658d3739e4e7889e4f3c419ae2c193/5e75c9082987479e647c75ec8fdf18fa68263c42/fecb2fc3fc10c95724407cc45ea35af4a65cdde2/d88a1e8f024ba26e19350958fecbf771a9960352/8cde755f56163281ec2c46b4ae8b61f532758a6f/3502dd42f178dae9d54696013386bb52b4f2e655/2a1f4f2e36442a9bdf771acf6ee86f3cf876e5ca/015bac5daca978448f2671478c553ce1f300c21e 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 (243301), EUVD (EUVD-2025-20056) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1465). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

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

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 5.4.294
• 5.10.238
• 5.15.185
• 6.1.141
• 6.6.0
• 6.6.1
• 6.6.2
• 6.6.3
• 6.6.4
• 6.6.5
• 6.6.6
• 6.6.7
• 6.6.8
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• 6.6.15
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• 6.6.18
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• 6.6.20
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• 6.6.87
• 6.6.88
• 6.6.89
• 6.6.90
• 6.6.91
• 6.6.92
• 6.6.93
• 6.6.94
• 6.12.0
• 6.12.1
• 6.12.2
• 6.12.3
• 6.12.4
• 6.12.5
• 6.12.6
• 6.12.7
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• 6.12.30
• 6.12.31
• 6.12.32
• 6.12.33
• 6.12.34
• 6.15.0
• 6.15.1
• 6.15.2
• 6.15.3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

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: Integer underflow
CWE: CWE-191 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 243301
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:02588-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.295/5.10.239/5.15.186/6.1.142/6.6.95/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc1
Patch: 872607632c658d3739e4e7889e4f3c419ae2c193/5e75c9082987479e647c75ec8fdf18fa68263c42/fecb2fc3fc10c95724407cc45ea35af4a65cdde2/d88a1e8f024ba26e19350958fecbf771a9960352/8cde755f56163281ec2c46b4ae8b61f532758a6f/3502dd42f178dae9d54696013386bb52b4f2e655/2a1f4f2e36442a9bdf771acf6ee86f3cf876e5ca/015bac5daca978448f2671478c553ce1f300c21e

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/04/2025 +79 days Advisory disclosed
07/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/19/2025 +168 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38200 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-314949
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1465 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2025 16:27
Updated: 12/19/2025 05:40
Changes: 07/04/2025 16:27 (58), 07/04/2025 17:36 (1), 07/20/2025 17:48 (7), 08/02/2025 10:45 (2), 08/25/2025 17:04 (1), 09/11/2025 05:53 (1), 09/21/2025 01:41 (1), 11/03/2025 00:43 (1), 12/13/2025 22:16 (1), 12/19/2025 05:40 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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