CVE-2025-39689
ftrace: Also allocate and copy hash for reading of filter files
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ftrace: Also allocate and copy hash for reading of filter files Currently the reader of set_ftrace_filter and set_ftrace_notrace just adds the pointer to the global tracer hash to its iterator. Unlike the writer that allocates a copy of the hash, the reader keeps the pointer to the filter hashes. This is problematic because this pointer is static across function calls that release the locks that can update the global tracer hashes. This can cause UAF and similar bugs. Allocate and copy the hash for reading the filter files like it is done for the writers. This not only fixes UAF bugs, but also makes the code a bit simpler as it doesn't have to differentiate when to free the iterator's hash between writers and readers.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 5, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 2:52 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 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Allocate and copy the hash for reading filter files.
- Ensure consistent hash management for readers and writers.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.6.103 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 up to (excluding) 5.15.190 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.5 up to (excluding) 5.10.241 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.44 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.16.4 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.149 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.12 up to (excluding) 5.4.297 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12064e1880fc9202be75ff668205b1703d92f74f Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b114a3282ab1a12cb4618a8f45db5d7185e784a Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64db338140d2bad99a0a8c6a118dd60b3e1fb8cb Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a40c69f4f1ed96acbcd62e9b5ff3a596f0a91309 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfb336cf97df7b37b2b2edec0f69773e06d11955 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4cd93811e038d19f961985735ef7bb128078dfb Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c591ba1acd081d4980713e47869dd1cc3d963d19 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0b6b223167e1edde5c82edf38e393c06eda1f13 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html Types: Mailing List, 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/msg00007.html Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ftrace: Also allocate and copy hash for reading of filter files Currently the reader of set_ftrace_filter and set_ftrace_notrace just adds the pointer to the global tracer hash to its iterator. Unlike the writer that allocates a copy of the hash, the reader keeps the pointer to the filter hashes. This is problematic because this pointer is static across function calls that release the locks that can update the global tracer hashes. This can cause UAF and similar bugs. Allocate and copy the hash for reading the filter files like it is done for the writers. This not only fixes UAF bugs, but also makes the code a bit simpler as it doesn't have to differentiate when to free the iterator's hash between writers and readers. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12064e1880fc9202be75ff668205b1703d92f74f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b114a3282ab1a12cb4618a8f45db5d7185e784a Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64db338140d2bad99a0a8c6a118dd60b3e1fb8cb Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a40c69f4f1ed96acbcd62e9b5ff3a596f0a91309 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfb336cf97df7b37b2b2edec0f69773e06d11955 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4cd93811e038d19f961985735ef7bb128078dfb Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c591ba1acd081d4980713e47869dd1cc3d963d19 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0b6b223167e1edde5c82edf38e393c06eda1f13