CVE-2025-38326
CVE-2025-38326 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20920
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: aoe: clean device rq_list in aoedev_downdev() An aoe device's rq_list contains accepted block requests that are waiting to be transmitted to the aoe target. This queue was added as part of the conversion to blk_mq. However, the queue was not cleaned out when an aoe device is downed which caused blk_mq_freeze_queue() to sleep indefinitely waiting for those requests to complete, causing a hang. This fix cleans out the queue before calling blk_mq_freeze_queue().
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-38326?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: aoe: clean device rq_list in aoedev_downdev() An aoe device's rq_list contains accepted block requests that are waiting to be transmitted to the aoe target. This queue was added as part of the conversion to blk_mq. However, the queue was not cleaned out when an aoe device is downed which caused blk_mq_freeze_queue() to sleep indefinitely waiting for those requests to complete, causing a hang. This fix cleans out the queue before calling blk_mq_freeze_queue().
- How severe is CVE-2025-38326?
- CVE-2025-38326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-38326 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-38326?
- CVE-2025-38326 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-38326?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-38326 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-38326 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20920.
- When was CVE-2025-38326 published?
- CVE-2025-38326 was published on 2025-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/00be74e1470af292c37a438b8e69dee47dcbf481
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/531aef4a1accb13b21a3b82ec29955f4733367d5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64fc0bad62ed38874131dd0337d844a43bd1017e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f90d45e57cb2ef1f0adcaf925ddffdfc5e680ca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8662ac79a63488e279b91c12a72b02bc0dc49f7b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed52e9652ba41d362e9ec923077f6da23336f269
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef0b5bbbed7f220db2e9c73428f9a36e8dfc69ca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa2a79f0da92614c5dc45c8b3d2638681c7734ee
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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