Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix the setting of capabilities when automounting a new filesystem Capabilities cannot be inherited when we cross into a new filesystem. They need to be reset to the minimal defaults, and then probed for again.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.19, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/175afda783e38c0660f2afc0602dd9c83d4e7ee1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3924dab90816d0c683a110628ef386f83a9d1e13Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50e0fd0050e510e749e1fdd1d7158e419ff8f3b9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73fcb101bb3eb2a552d7856a476b2c0bc3b5ef9ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/816a6f60c2c2b679a33fa4276442bafd11473651Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95eb0d97ab98a10e966125c1f274e7d0fc0992b3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/987c20428f067c1c7f29ed0a2bd8c63fa74b1c2cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8ffee4abd8ec9d7a64d394e0306ae64ba139fd2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b01f21cacde9f2878492cf318fee61bf4ccad323Patch
- 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-032379.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-39798?
CVE-2025-39798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix the setting of capabilities when automounting a new filesystem Capabilities cannot be inherited when we cross into a new ...
How severe is CVE-2025-39798?
CVE-2025-39798 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-39798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.