Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hfsplus: don't use BUG_ON() in hfsplus_create_attributes_file() When the volume header contains erroneous values that do not reflect the actual state of the filesystem, hfsplus_fill_super() assumes that the attributes file is not yet created, which later results in hitting BUG_ON() when hfsplus_create_attributes_file() is called. Replace this BUG_ON() with -EIO error with a message to suggest running fsck tool.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03cd1db1494cf930e2fa042c9c13e32bffdb4ebaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bb8da27ff15e346d4bc9e248e819c9a88ebf9d6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9046566fa692f88954dac8c510f37ee17a15fdb7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3359392b75395a31af739a761f48f4041148226Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb0eea8e375677f586ad11c12e2525ed3fc698c2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7c6363ca186747ebc2df10c8a1a51e66e0e32d9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce5e387f396cbb5c061d9837abcac731e9e06f4dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d768e3ed430e89a699bf89d3214dcbbf4648c939Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dee5c668ad71ddbcb4b48d95e8a4f371314ad41dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-032379.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38712?
CVE-2025-38712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hfsplus: don't use BUG_ON() in hfsplus_create_attributes_file() When the volume header contains erroneous values that do not refle...
How severe is CVE-2025-38712?
CVE-2025-38712 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-2025-38712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.