CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-40047

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.15%

5th percentile - higher than 5% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the io_waitid_wait() function (io_uring module) had an issue with removing the wait queue entry. On successful return, the entry should always be removed from the wait queue list. Previously this was skipped if a cancellation was in progress, which could race with another invocation of the wait queue entry callback.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to kernel data corruption, potentially allowing a local attacker to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service (DoS).

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that ensures the wait queue entry is removed on successful completion.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/waitid: always prune wait queue entry in io_waitid_wait() For a successful return, always remove our entry from the wait queue entry list. Previously this was skipped if a cancelation was in progress, but this can race with another invocation of the wait queue entry callback.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS