CVE-2025-22019: Linux kernel · bcachefs: bch2_ioctl_subvolume_destroy() fixes
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1041.43~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1041.43~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1041.47~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1042.45~22.04.1 +33
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Apr 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@6.8.0-86.87?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.8.0-1041.43?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.8.0-1041.47?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@6.11.0-1018.18~24.04.1?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fde-6.17pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.17@6.17.0-1017.17~24.04.1?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this vulnerability and several others have been fixed in updated kernel releases. Users should update their Linux kernel packages to the fixed versions as provided by their distribution. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fixes.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's bcachefs subsystem was resolved, specifically addressing issues in the bch2_ioctl_subvolume_destroy() function. The flaw involved the bch2_evict_subvolume_inodes() function getting stuck due to incorrect pruning of the dcache and missing permissions checks. This vulnerability has been fixed in updated Linux kernel versions. The CVSS score is 7.3, indicating a medium severity level.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-22019 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-22019 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/707549600c4a012ed71c0204a7992a679880bf33 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/558317a5c61045d460a37372181e7b43c0c002bb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/707549600c4a012ed71c0204a7992a679880bf33 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/82383abd39abd635511b8956284a5cc8134c4dc1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e6e83e1e2d01b99e70cd7812d7f758a8def9fc8 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7605-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7606-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7605-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7594-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7628-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7835-6 (opens in a new tab)