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CVE-2025-39800

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: abort transaction on unexpected eb generation at btrfs_copy_root() If we find an unexpected generation for the extent bu…

Published Sep 15, 2025EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2025-39800 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

btrfs: abort transaction on unexpected eb generation at btrfs_copy_root()

If we find an unexpected generation for the extent buffer we are cloning

at btrfs_copy_root(), we just WARN_ON() and don't error out and abort the

transaction, meaning we allow to persist metadata with an unexpected

generation. Instead of warning only, abort the transaction and return

-EUCLEAN.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-39800?

CVE-2025-39800 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-39800?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-39800?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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