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CVE-2025-39970
i40e: fix input validation logic for action_meta
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix input validation logic for action_meta Fix condition to check 'greater or equal' to prevent OOB dereference.

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Published Date :

Oct. 15, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 16, 2025, 3:29 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-39970 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Correct input validation logic to prevent out-of-bounds dereference.
  • Apply the kernel patch for i40e.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-39970.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28465770ca3b694286ff9ed6dfd558413f57d98f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3118f41d8fa57b005f53ec3db2ba5eab1d7ba12b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3883e9702b6a4945e93b16c070f338a9f5b496f9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/461e0917eedcd159d87f3ea846754a1e07d7e78a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/560e1683410585fbd5df847f43433c4296f0d222
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9739d5830497812b0bdeaee356ddefbe60830b88
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88c1b2746eccf00e2094b187945f0f1e990b400
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8c8e11825b24661596fa8db2f0981ba17ed0817
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix input validation logic for action_meta Fix condition to check 'greater or equal' to prevent OOB dereference.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28465770ca3b694286ff9ed6dfd558413f57d98f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3118f41d8fa57b005f53ec3db2ba5eab1d7ba12b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3883e9702b6a4945e93b16c070f338a9f5b496f9
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/461e0917eedcd159d87f3ea846754a1e07d7e78a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/560e1683410585fbd5df847f43433c4296f0d222
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9739d5830497812b0bdeaee356ddefbe60830b88
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88c1b2746eccf00e2094b187945f0f1e990b400
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8c8e11825b24661596fa8db2f0981ba17ed0817
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