Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds read in add_missing_indices stbl is s8 but it must contain offsets into slot which can go from 0 to 127. Added a bound check for that error and return -EIO if the check fails. Also make jfs_readdir return with error if add_missing_indices returns with an error.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.295 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44618bee303bed151ef3a525ff79fbd7689593b5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5dff41a86377563f7a2b968aae00d25b4ceb37c9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81af4b34fd72d390d7f237c6a545cc6d09707956Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfa4655d28f338e68d345aed80d19be7999bbce2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8399564a58fb6ea2ff21a6fd278417943cb51a5Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38204?
CVE-2025-38204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds read in add_missing_indices stbl is s8 but it must contain offsets into slot which can go from ...
How severe is CVE-2025-38204?
CVE-2025-38204 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-38204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.