CVE-2025-22081: linux kernel Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix a couple integer overflows on 32bit systems On 32bit systems the "off + sizeof(struct NTFS_DE)" addition can have an integer wrapping issue. Fix it by using size_add().

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.15 — 5.15.180
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.134
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.87
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.23
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.14 — 6.14.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0538f52410b619737e663167b6a2b2d0bc1a589d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0922d86a7a6032cb1694eab0b44b861bd33ba8d5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0dfe700fbd3525f30a36ffbe390a5b9319bd009a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a14e9718a19d2e88de004a1360bfd7a86ed1395 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/284c9549386e9883855fb82b730303bb2edea9de https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d0f4f42922a832388a0c2fe5204c0a1037ff786 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ad414f4df2294b28836b5b7b69787659d6aa708

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22081? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix a couple integer overflows on 32bit systems On 32bit systems the "off + sizeof(struct NTFS_DE)" addition can have an integer wrapping issue. Fix it by using size_add(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-22081? +

CVE-2025-22081 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22081? +

CVE-2025-22081 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-22081? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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