CVE-2025-33225: linux kernel — Fix

Description

NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in log aggregation, where an attacker could cause predictable log-file names. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to escalation of privileges, code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	< 0.5.0
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
nvidia	nvidia_resiliency_extension	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5746

Other References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33225 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-33225

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33225? +

NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in log aggregation, where an attacker could cause predictable log-file names. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to escalation of privileges, code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-33225? +

CVE-2025-33225 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33225? +

CVE-2025-33225 affects products from linux, nvidia, specifically: linux_kernel, nvidia_resiliency_extension. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-33225? +

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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