Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_ffa: Set dma_mask for ffa devices Set dma_mask for FFA devices, otherwise DMA allocation using the device pointer lead to following warning: WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 1 at kernel/dma/mapping.c:597 dma_alloc_attrs+0xe0/0x124
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.185 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e62c803feec1ef5847d8fa47dd0de039abfa378Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a3efeef64364c2a028cf0d03d68c831813a97fdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97bab02f0b64ba6bcdf6a8fae561db07f509aee9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6aa1d6bd6ccff4ecdf064d288817657ec8532f0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc0aac7ca17e0ea3ca84b552fc79f3e86fd07f53Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2de76c34a8a925efe80fccae4810427bc144ed0Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38043?
CVE-2025-38043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_ffa: Set dma_mask for ffa devices Set dma_mask for FFA devices, otherwise DMA allocation using the device pointer le...
How severe is CVE-2025-38043?
CVE-2025-38043 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-2025-38043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.