CVE-2025-39970
Published Oct 15, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix input validation logic for action_meta Fix condition to check 'greater or equal' to prevent OOB dereference.
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References
Other References
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28465770ca3b694286ff9ed6dfd558413f57d98f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3118f41d8fa57b005f53ec3db2ba5eab1d7ba12b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3883e9702b6a4945e93b16c070f338a9f5b496f9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/461e0917eedcd159d87f3ea846754a1e07d7e78a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/560e1683410585fbd5df847f43433c4296f0d222
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9739d5830497812b0bdeaee356ddefbe60830b88
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88c1b2746eccf00e2094b187945f0f1e990b400
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8c8e11825b24661596fa8db2f0981ba17ed0817
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-39970? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
i40e: fix input validation logic for action_meta
Fix condition to check 'greater or equal' to prevent OOB dereference.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-39970? +
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.