Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: do_change_type(): refuse to operate on unmounted/not ours mounts Ensure that propagation settings can only be changed for mounts located in the caller's mount namespace. This change aligns permission checking with the rest of mount(2).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.15, < 5.4.295 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/064014f7812744451d5d0592f3d2bcd727f2ee93Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12f147ddd6de7382dad54812e65f3f08d05809fcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19554c79a2095ddde850906a067915c1ef3a4114Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/432a171d60056489270c462e651e6c3a13f855b1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f091ad0862b02dc42a19a120b7048de848561f8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/787937c4e373f1722c4343e5a5a4eb0f8543e589Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c1ddfeb662b668fff69c5f1cfdd9f5d23d55d23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7d11fdf8e5db5f34a6c062c7e6ba3a0971879d2Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-089022.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38498?
CVE-2025-38498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: do_change_type(): refuse to operate on unmounted/not ours mounts Ensure that propagation settings can only be changed for mounts l...
How severe is CVE-2025-38498?
CVE-2025-38498 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-2025-38498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.