Linux Kernel up to 6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 RDMA free_mr_init double free

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. This issue affects the function free_mr_init of the component RDMA. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38582. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function free_mr_init of the component RDMA. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/hns: Fix double destruction of rsv_qp rsv_qp may be double destroyed in error flow, first in free_mr_init(), and then in hns_roce_exit(). Fix it by moving the free_mr_init() call into hns_roce_v2_init(). list_del corruption, ffff589732eb9b50->next is LIST_POISON1 (dead000000000100) WARNING: CPU: 8 PID: 1047115 at lib/list_debug.c:53 __list_del_entry_valid+0x148/0x240 ... Call trace: __list_del_entry_valid+0x148/0x240 hns_roce_qp_remove+0x4c/0x3f0 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_v2_destroy_qp_common+0x1dc/0x5f4 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_v2_destroy_qp+0x22c/0x46c [hns_roce_hw_v2] free_mr_exit+0x6c/0x120 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_v2_exit+0x170/0x200 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_exit+0x118/0x350 [hns_roce_hw_v2] __hns_roce_hw_v2_init_instance+0x1c8/0x304 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_hw_v2_reset_notify_init+0x170/0x21c [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_hw_v2_reset_notify+0x6c/0x190 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hclge_notify_roce_client+0x6c/0x160 [hclge] hclge_reset_rebuild+0x150/0x5c0 [hclge] hclge_reset+0x10c/0x140 [hclge] hclge_reset_subtask+0x80/0x104 [hclge] hclge_reset_service_task+0x168/0x3ac [hclge] hclge_service_task+0x50/0x100 [hclge] process_one_work+0x250/0x9a0 worker_thread+0x324/0x990 kthread+0x190/0x210 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x18

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38582 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/15/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 260112 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38582), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.42, 6.15.10, 6.16.1 or 6.17-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch dab173bae3303f074f063750a8dead2550d8c782/fc8b0f5b16bab2e032b4cfcd6218d5df3b80b2ea/10b083dbba22be19baa848432b6f25aa68ab2db5/c6957b95ecc5b63c5a4bb4ecc28af326cf8f6dc8 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 (260112) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1869). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

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

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Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.0
• 6.1
• 6.2
• 6.3
• 6.4
• 6.5
• 6.6
• 6.7
• 6.8
• 6.9
• 6.10
• 6.11
• 6.12
• 6.12.0
• 6.12.1
• 6.12.2
• 6.12.3
• 6.12.4
• 6.12.5
• 6.12.6
• 6.12.7
• 6.12.8
• 6.12.9
• 6.12.10
• 6.12.11
• 6.12.12
• 6.12.13
• 6.12.14
• 6.12.15
• 6.12.16
• 6.12.17
• 6.12.18
• 6.12.19
• 6.12.20
• 6.12.21
• 6.12.22
• 6.12.23
• 6.12.24
• 6.12.25
• 6.12.26
• 6.12.27
• 6.12.28
• 6.12.29
• 6.12.30
• 6.12.31
• 6.12.32
• 6.12.33
• 6.12.34
• 6.12.35
• 6.12.36
• 6.12.37
• 6.12.38
• 6.12.39
• 6.12.40
• 6.12.41
• 6.13
• 6.14
• 6.15
• 6.15.0
• 6.15.1
• 6.15.2
• 6.15.3
• 6.15.4
• 6.15.5
• 6.15.6
• 6.15.7
• 6.15.8
• 6.15.9
• 6.16.0

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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