CVE-2025-22075: Linux kernel · rtnetlink: Allocate vfinfo size for VF GUIDs when supported
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Low · fixed in 5.15.0-1086.93~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 19:26 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1086.93~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1091.100~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1085.94~20.04.1 +64
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Apr 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7592-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7597-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7597-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7598-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7602-1 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-nvidiapkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and included in Linux kernel versions 5.15.0-1039.39 and later related releases. Users should update their Linux kernel to one of the fixed versions listed by their distribution. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fix. No additional mitigation actions are necessary.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rtnetlink subsystem caused improper allocation of message size when handling VF port and node GUIDs, leading to kernel warnings and message transmission failures. This issue was fixed in multiple Linux kernel versions starting from 5.15.0-1039.39 and related releases. The flaw could cause denial of service by preventing proper netlink message handling but does not impact confidentiality or integrity.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-22075 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-22075 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/23f00807619d15063d676218f36c5dfeda1eb420 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f5489707cf528f9df2f39a3045c1ee713ec90e7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/15f150771e0ec97f8ab1657e7d2568e593c7fa04 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/23f00807619d15063d676218f36c5dfeda1eb420 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/28b21ee8e8fb326ba961a4bbce04ec04c65e705a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/365c1ae819455561d4746aafabad673e4bcb0163 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f39454468329bb7fc7fc4895a6ba6ae3b95027e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fed5f6de3cf734b231a11775748a6871ee3020f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb7bdf636cef74cdd7a7d548bdc7457ae161f617 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7592-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7591-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7597-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7597-2 (opens in a new tab)