CVE-2025-38435

High

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: vector: Fix context save/restore with xtheadvector Previously only v0-v7 were correctly saved/restored, and the context of v8-v31 are damanged. Correctly save/restore v8-v31 to avoid breaking userspace.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJul 25, 2025
First seenJul 25, 2025

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel6.15.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel6.14 ≤ v < 6.15.5, 6.166.15.5

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