CVE-2025-39798 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix the setting of capabilities when automounting a new filesystem Capabilities cannot be inherited when we cross into a new filesystem. They need to be reset to the minimal defaults, and then probed for again.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NFS (Network File System) implementation has been addressed. The issue arose because capabilities could not be inherited when transitioning into a new filesystem; they needed to be reset to minimal defaults and then re-evaluated. This vulnerability affected the NFS automounting process, where the correct capabilities were not applied, potentially leading to improper file system behavior or security implications.
Users can apply the latest patches available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 2.6.19, < 5.4.297 >= 5.5, < 5.10.241 >= 5.11, < 5.15.190 >= 5.16, < 6.1.149 >= 6.2, < 6.6.103 >= 6.7, < 6.12.43 >= 6.13, < 6.15.11 >= 6.16, < 6.16.2 |
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| debian debian linux | 11.0 |
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | siemens-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | siemens-SADP |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Sep 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |