Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9 i40e i40e_validate_queue_map initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9. This affects the function i40e_validate_queue_map of the component i40e. The manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-39972. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9. Affected is the function i40e_validate_queue_map of the component i40e. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix idx validation in i40e_validate_queue_map Ensure idx is within range of active/initialized TCs when iterating over vf->ch[idx] in i40e_validate_queue_map().

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-39972 since 04/16/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 b6cb93a7ff208f324c7ec581d72995f80e115e0e/6f15a7b34fae75e745bdc2ec05e06ddfd0dd2f3c/34dfac0c904829967d500c51f216916ce1452957/4d5e804a9e19b639b18fd13664dbad3c03c79e61/50a1e2f50f6c22b93b94eb8d168a1be3c05bf5cd/cc4191e8ef40d2249c1b9a8617d22ec8a976b574/d4e3eaaa3cb3af77836d806c89cd6ebf533a7320/aa68d3c3ac8d1dcec40d52ae27e39f6d32207009 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). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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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

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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: b6cb93a7ff208f324c7ec581d72995f80e115e0e/6f15a7b34fae75e745bdc2ec05e06ddfd0dd2f3c/34dfac0c904829967d500c51f216916ce1452957/4d5e804a9e19b639b18fd13664dbad3c03c79e61/50a1e2f50f6c22b93b94eb8d168a1be3c05bf5cd/cc4191e8ef40d2249c1b9a8617d22ec8a976b574/d4e3eaaa3cb3af77836d806c89cd6ebf533a7320/aa68d3c3ac8d1dcec40d52ae27e39f6d32207009

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
10/15/2025 +182 days Advisory disclosed
10/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/08/2026 +116 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-39972 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328644
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2298 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2025 12:08
Updated: 02/08/2026 19:29
Changes: 10/15/2025 12:08 (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), 02/08/2026 19:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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