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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2025-39940

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-stripe: fix a possible integer overflow There's a possible integer overflow in stripe_io_hints if we have too large chunk size....

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-stripe: fix a possible integer overflow There's a possible integer overflow in stripe_io_hints if we have too large chunk size. Test if the overflow happened, and if it did, don't set limits->io_min and limits->io_opt;

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.31.1, < 6.12.49

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-39940?

CVE-2025-39940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-stripe: fix a possible integer overflow There's a possible integer overflow in stripe_io_hints if we have too large chunk size....

How severe is CVE-2025-39940?

CVE-2025-39940 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-2025-39940?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.