Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/bpf: Fix bpf_arch_text_poke() with new_addr == NULL again Commit 7ded842b356d ("s390/bpf: Fix bpf_plt pointer arithmetic") has accidentally removed the critical piece of commit c730fce7c70c ("s390/bpf: Fix bpf_arch_text_poke() with new_addr == NULL"), causing intermittent kernel panics in e.g. perf's on_switch() prog to reappear. Restore the fix and add a comment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6.26, < 6.6.100 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c7b20f7785cfdd59403333612c90b458b12307cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a5abf8cf182f577c7ae6c62f14debc9754ec986Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4f9c7846b1ac428921ce9676b1b8c80ed60093cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5629d1af0600f8cc7c9245e8d832a66358ef889Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38489?
CVE-2025-38489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/bpf: Fix bpf_arch_text_poke() with new_addr == NULL again Commit 7ded842b356d ("s390/bpf: Fix bpf_plt pointer arithmetic") ha...
How severe is CVE-2025-38489?
CVE-2025-38489 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-2025-38489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.