CVE-2025-38167
fs/ntfs3: handle hdr_first_de() return value
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle hdr_first_de() return value The hdr_first_de() function returns a pointer to a struct NTFS_DE. This pointer may be NULL. To handle the NULL error effectively, it is important to implement an error handler. This will help manage potential errors consistently. Additionally, error handling for the return value already exists at other points where this function is called. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
INFO
Published Date :
July 3, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 18, 2025, 8:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade the affs-modules-6.1.0-37-4kc-malta-di packages.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.142 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.15.3 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.34 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.6.94 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.15 up to (excluding) 5.15.186 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d5879f64554181b89f44d4817b9ea86e8e913e1 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ecd0cde89feee26525ccdf1af0c1ae156ca010b Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5390b3d4c6d41d05bb9149d094d504cbc9ea85bf Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/701340a25b1ad210e6b8192195be21fd3fcc22c7 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83cd0aa74793384dbdffc140500b200e9776a302 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af5cab0e5b6f8edb0be51a9f47f3f620e0b4fd70 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle hdr_first_de() return value The hdr_first_de() function returns a pointer to a struct NTFS_DE. This pointer may be NULL. To handle the NULL error effectively, it is important to implement an error handler. This will help manage potential errors consistently. Additionally, error handling for the return value already exists at other points where this function is called. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d5879f64554181b89f44d4817b9ea86e8e913e1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ecd0cde89feee26525ccdf1af0c1ae156ca010b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5390b3d4c6d41d05bb9149d094d504cbc9ea85bf Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/701340a25b1ad210e6b8192195be21fd3fcc22c7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83cd0aa74793384dbdffc140500b200e9776a302 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af5cab0e5b6f8edb0be51a9f47f3f620e0b4fd70