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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-37892
CVE-2025-37892:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-37892 is a vulnerability discovered in the Linux kernel's MTD (Memory Technology Device) subsystem, specifically in the INFTL (NAND Flash Translation Layer) core component. The vulnerability was published on May 20, 2025, and affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Wiz Security, Red Hat Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper error checking of the inftlreadoob() function return value within the INFTLfindwriteunit() function. A proper implementation of this error checking mechanism exists in INFTLdeleteblock(). When the inftlreadoob() function fails, the status should be set as SECTOR_IGNORE to correctly break from the while-loop. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.0, indicating moderate severity (Red Hat Security).
Impact
The vulnerability affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including versions 6, 7, 8, and 9. The improper error handling could potentially lead to system instability or unexpected behavior when interacting with NAND flash memory devices (Wiz Security).
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