Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9 i40e i40e_vc_get_vf_resources_msg state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function i40e_vc_get_vf_resources_msg of the component i40e. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-39969. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9. This affects the function i40e_vc_get_vf_resources_msg of the component i40e. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix validation of VF state in get resources VF state I40E_VF_STATE_ACTIVE is not the only state in which VF is actually active so it should not be used to determine if a VF is allowed to obtain resources. Use I40E_VF_STATE_RESOURCES_LOADED that is set only in i40e_vc_get_vf_resources_msg() and cleared during reset.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-39969 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 02/02/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 274816 (Debian dsa-6053 : affs-modules-6.1.0-37-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.300, 5.10.245, 5.15.194, 6.1.155, 6.6.109, 6.12.50 or 6.16.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 185745d56ec958bf8aa773828213237dfcc32f5a/f47876788a23de296c42ef9d505b5c1630f0b4b8/8e35c80f8570426fe0f0cc92b151ebd835975f22/6c3981fd59ef11a75005ac9978f034da5a168b6a/e748f1ee493f88e38b77363a60499f979d42c58a/6128bbc7adc25c87c2f64b5eb66a280b78ef7ab7/a991dc56d3e9a2c3db87d0c3f03c24f6595400f1/877b7e6ffc23766448236e8732254534c518ba42 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 (274816) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2298). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 274816
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6053 : affs-modules-6.1.0-37-4kc-malta-di - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.300/5.10.245/5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.109/6.12.50/6.16.10
Patch: 185745d56ec958bf8aa773828213237dfcc32f5a/f47876788a23de296c42ef9d505b5c1630f0b4b8/8e35c80f8570426fe0f0cc92b151ebd835975f22/6c3981fd59ef11a75005ac9978f034da5a168b6a/e748f1ee493f88e38b77363a60499f979d42c58a/6128bbc7adc25c87c2f64b5eb66a280b78ef7ab7/a991dc56d3e9a2c3db87d0c3f03c24f6595400f1/877b7e6ffc23766448236e8732254534c518ba42

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
10/15/2025 +182 days Advisory disclosed
10/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/02/2026 +110 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-39969 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39969
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328629
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2298 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2025 12:05
Updated: 02/02/2026 11:04
Changes: 10/15/2025 12:05 (59), 11/03/2025 13:30 (7), 11/12/2025 08:13 (2), 11/22/2025 13:12 (1), 12/21/2025 06:25 (1), 02/02/2026 11:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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