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Red Hat Security Advisory: kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_104_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_117_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_79_1, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_92_1 security update

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Published: 09/24/2025 (09/24/2025, 00:22:33 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Red Hat Product Security
Product: Red Hat

Description

This is a kernel live patch module which can be loaded by the kpatch command line utility to modify the code of a running kernel. This patch module is targeted for kernel-5.14.0-284.104.1.el9_2. Security Fix(es): * kernel: net_sched: hfsc: Fix a UAF vulnerability in class with netem as child qdisc (CVE-2025-37890) * kernel: net_sched: hfsc: Address reentrant enqueue adding class to eltree twice (CVE-2025-38001) * kernel: sch_hfsc: Fix qlen accounting bug when using peek in hfsc_enqueue() (CVE-2025-38000) * kernel: net/sched: Always pass notifications when child class becomes empty (CVE-2025-38350) * kernel: i2c/designware: Fix an initialization issue (CVE-2025-38380) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected software

Affected versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2)srckpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_104_1-0:1-10.el9_2.src

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AILast updated: 06/25/2026, 04:47:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

The advisory covers security fixes in a kernel live patch module for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions, specifically for kernel version 5.14.0-284.104.1.el9_2. It addresses five CVEs: CVE-2025-37890 (use-after-free in net_sched hfsc class with netem child qdisc), CVE-2025-38001 (reentrant enqueue adding class to eltree twice), CVE-2025-38000 (queue length accounting bug in hfsc_enqueue), CVE-2025-38350 (notification passing when child class becomes empty), and CVE-2025-38380 (initialization issue in i2c/designware). These vulnerabilities affect kernel scheduling and device initialization components. The advisory provides updated kpatch-patch packages to remediate these issues and requires a reboot for the patch to be applied.

Potential Impact

The vulnerabilities fixed include a use-after-free condition which can lead to memory corruption, potential instability or security issues in kernel network scheduling, and bugs affecting queue length accounting and notification mechanisms. The initialization issue in the i2c/designware driver could affect device operation. These issues could impact system stability and security, particularly in environments using the affected kernel version and live patching. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Red Hat has released updated kpatch-patch packages for kernel-5.14.0-284.104.1.el9_2 that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the provided security update and reboot their systems to ensure the patches take effect. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Since this is a kernel live patch, the update modifies running kernel code but requires a reboot to fully apply changes. No alternative mitigations are indicated in the advisory.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_security_advisory
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Red Hat Product Security
Advisory Id
RHSA-2025:16539
Cve Count
5
Additional Cves
["CVE-2025-38000","CVE-2025-38001","CVE-2025-38350","CVE-2025-38380"]

Threat ID: 6a3caf104853345fc153cb27

Added to database: 06/25/2026, 04:31:12 UTC

Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 04:47:54 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC

Views: 54

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