VDB-315904 · CVE-2025-38309 · Nessus 247348

Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2 xe_svm_init state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2. The affected element is the function xe_svm_init. Executing a manipulation can lead to state issue. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38309. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function xe_svm_init. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/vm: move xe_svm_init() earlier In xe_vm_close_and_put() we need to be able to call xe_svm_fini(), however during vm creation we can call this on the error path, before having actually initialised the svm state, leading to various splats followed by a fatal NPD. (cherry picked from commit 4f296d77cf49fcb5f90b4674123ad7f3a0676165)

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38309 since 04/16/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/07/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 247348 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38309), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.15.3 or 6.16-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch f5e6a6a8aa46d44ec7a240766cf3b7dd077718b9/8cf8cde41ad01150afbd1327ad1942387787f7fd 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 (247348) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1522). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Google Container-Optimized OS
Debian Linux
Amazon Linux 2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Linux
SUSE Linux
Oracle Linux
IBM QRadar SIEM
SUSE openSUSE
RESF Rocky Linux
Open Source Linux Kernel
Dell Avamar
Dell NetWorker

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 247348
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38309

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.15.3/6.16-rc1
Patch: f5e6a6a8aa46d44ec7a240766cf3b7dd077718b9/8cf8cde41ad01150afbd1327ad1942387787f7fd

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/10/2025 +85 days Advisory disclosed
07/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/07/2025 +150 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38309 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38309
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315904
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1522 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2025 10:13
Updated: 12/07/2025 23:26
Changes: 07/10/2025 10:13 (57), 08/11/2025 03:54 (2), 10/11/2025 11:18 (7), 11/02/2025 19:43 (1), 11/18/2025 16:30 (11), 12/07/2025 23:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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