Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-38712. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hfsplus: don't use BUG_ON() in hfsplus_create_attributes_file() When the volume header contains erroneous values that do not reflect the actual state of the filesystem, hfsplus_fill_super() assumes that the attributes file is not yet created, which later results in hitting BUG_ON() when hfsplus_create_attributes_file() is called. Replace this BUG_ON() with -EIO error with a message to suggest running fsck tool.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38712 since 04/16/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/10/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261551 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38712), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.297, 5.10.241, 5.15.190, 6.1.149, 6.6.103, 6.12.43, 6.15.11, 6.16.2 or 6.17-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch bb0eea8e375677f586ad11c12e2525ed3fc698c2/9046566fa692f88954dac8c510f37ee17a15fdb7/03cd1db1494cf930e2fa042c9c13e32bffdb4eba/dee5c668ad71ddbcb4b48d95e8a4f371314ad41d/b3359392b75395a31af739a761f48f4041148226/1bb8da27ff15e346d4bc9e248e819c9a88ebf9d6/d768e3ed430e89a699bf89d3214dcbbf4648c939/ce5e387f396cbb5c061d9837abcac731e9e06f4d/c7c6363ca186747ebc2df10c8a1a51e66e0e32d9 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 (261551) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1976). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

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

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 261551
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38712

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.297/5.10.241/5.15.190/6.1.149/6.6.103/6.12.43/6.15.11/6.16.2/6.17-rc1
Patch: bb0eea8e375677f586ad11c12e2525ed3fc698c2/9046566fa692f88954dac8c510f37ee17a15fdb7/03cd1db1494cf930e2fa042c9c13e32bffdb4eba/dee5c668ad71ddbcb4b48d95e8a4f371314ad41d/b3359392b75395a31af739a761f48f4041148226/1bb8da27ff15e346d4bc9e248e819c9a88ebf9d6/d768e3ed430e89a699bf89d3214dcbbf4648c939/ce5e387f396cbb5c061d9837abcac731e9e06f4d/c7c6363ca186747ebc2df10c8a1a51e66e0e32d9

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +141 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/10/2026 +159 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38712 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38712
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322572
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1976 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 18:32
Updated: 02/10/2026 07:22
Changes: 09/04/2025 18:32 (57), 09/05/2025 19:03 (7), 09/07/2025 23:45 (2), 10/08/2025 18:36 (1), 12/09/2025 18:13 (1), 01/15/2026 02:08 (1), 01/27/2026 18:02 (10), 02/10/2026 07:22 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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