Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: storvsc: Ratelimit warning logs to prevent VM denial of service If there's a persistent error in the hypervisor, the SCSI warning for failed I/O can flood the kernel log and max out CPU utilization, preventing troubleshooting from the VM side. Ratelimit the warning so it doesn't DoS the VM.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.178 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01d1ebdab9ccb73c952e1666a8a80abd194dbc55Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/088bde862f8d3d0fc52e40e66a0484a246837087Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/182a4b7c731e95c08cb47f14b87a272b6ab2b2daPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81d4dd05c412ba04f9f6b85b718e6da833be290cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0f0af1bafef33b3e2aa8c3a4ef44db48df9b0eaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2138eab8cde61e0e6f62d0713e45202e8457d6dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21690?
CVE-2025-21690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: storvsc: Ratelimit warning logs to prevent VM denial of service If there's a persistent error in the hypervisor, the SCSI wa...
How severe is CVE-2025-21690?
CVE-2025-21690 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.