cve 2025 40192

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CVE-2025-40192 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IPMI driver, specifically related to a patch titled "ipmi: fix msg stack when IPMI is disconnected." The patch was reverted after it caused a stability regression, potentially leading to an infinite loop when certain Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs) misbehave. This issue affects server systems that interact with BMCs, posing availability risks. Administrators are advised to ensure their kernels include the upstream revert or an equivalent vendor backport. The vulnerability has been tracked across mainstream vulnerability databases, and distributors have issued guidance to mitigate the problem.

  1. Linux Kernel Reverts IPMI Patch After Stability Regression CVE-2025-40192

    A short, surgical but consequential change in the Linux kernel has been rolled back after it introduced an unexpected stability regression: maintainers reverted a patch titled "ipmi: fix msg stack when IPMI is disconnected" because the change could cause the IPMI driver to enter an infinite loop...
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