CVE-2025-39968
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2025-39968 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: add max boundary check for VF filters There is no check for max filters that VF can request. Add it.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: add max boundary check for VF filters There is no check for max filters that VF can request. Add it.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < 9176e18681cb0d34c5acc87bda224f5652af2ab8; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < e490d8c5a54e0dd1ab22417d72c3a7319cf0f030; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < 77a35be582dff4c80442ebcdce24d45eed8a6ce4; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < 02aae5fcdd34c3a55a243d80a1b328a35852a35c; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < edecce7abd7152b48e279b4fa0a883d1839bb577; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < d33e5d6631ac4fddda235a7815babc9d3f124299; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < 8b13df5aa877b9e4541e301a58a84c42d84d2d9a; >= e284fc280473bed23f2e1ed324e102a48f7d17e1, < cb79fa7118c150c3c76a327894bb2eb878c02619 |
| Linux | Linux | 4.17 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-39968?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
i40e: add max boundary check for VF filters
There is no check for max filters that VF can request. Add it.
How severe is CVE-2025-39968?
CVE-2025-39968 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-39968?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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