CVE-2025-37906: Linux kernel · ublk: fix race between io_uring_cmd_complete_in_task and ublk_cancel_cmd
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 6.14.0-1009.9~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.14.0-1009.9~24.04.1, 6.14.0-1011.11~24.04.1, 6.14.0-1007.7 +2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 May 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.8.0-136.136?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.8.0-1060.63?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14@6.14.0-1009.9~24.04.1?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.8.0-1062.69?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11@6.11.0-1018.18~24.04.1?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages starting from version 6.14.0-1007.7 and related builds. Users should apply the official kernel updates provided by their distribution vendor (e.g., Ubuntu security notices USN-7649-1 and USN-7650-1) and reboot their systems to complete the update. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ublk userspace block driver was fixed. The flaw involved a race between io_uring_cmd_complete_in_task and ublk_cancel_cmd, which could lead to a kernel crash. The issue was addressed by preventing cancellation of commands once a ublk block request has started. This vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions used in Ubuntu distributions. A patch is available and included in updated kernel packages. Users are advised to update and reboot to apply the fix.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-37906 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-37906 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f40139fde5278d81af3227444fd6e76a76b9506d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f40139fde5278d81af3227444fd6e76a76b9506d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb2eb9ddf556f93fef45201e1f9d2b8674bcc975 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7649-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7650-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7649-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7665-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7665-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7721-1 (opens in a new tab)