CVE-2025-39802 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/crypto: arm/poly1305: Fix register corruption in no-SIMD contexts Restore the SIMD usability check that was removed by commit 773426f4771b ("crypto: arm/poly1305 - Add block-only interface"). This safety check is cheap and is well worth eliminating a footgun. While the Poly1305 functions should not be called when SIMD registers are unusable, if they are anyway, they should just do the right thing instead of corrupting random tasks' registers and/or computing incorrect MACs. Fixing this is also needed for poly1305_kunit to pass. Just use may_use_simd() instead of the original crypto_simd_usable(), since poly1305_kunit won't rely on crypto_simd_disabled_for_test.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Poly1305 implementation for ARM architectures can lead to register corruption when SIMD registers are unavailable. This issue arises because the Poly1305 functions may incorrectly assume that SIMD is usable, causing them to disrupt the registers of other tasks and produce erroneous MAC computations. The vulnerability affects several versions of the Linux kernel.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52c3e242f4d0043186b70d65460ba1767f27494a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87bdfba903be7084cb3ee04032b14a81181fe413 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.16, < 6.16.4 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 15, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |