CVE-2025-40184
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: arm64: Fix debug checking for np-guests using huge mappings When running with transparent huge pages and CONFIG_NVHE_EL2_D…
Overview
CVE-2025-40184 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
KVM: arm64: Fix debug checking for np-guests using huge mappings
When running with transparent huge pages and CONFIG_NVHE_EL2_DEBUG then
the debug checking in assert_host_shared_guest() fails on the launch of an
np-guest. This WARN_ON() causes a panic and generates the stack below.
In __pkvm_host_relax_perms_guest() the debug checking assumes the mapping
is a single page but it may be a block map. Update the checking so that
the size is not checked and just assumes the correct size.
While we're here make the same fix in __pkvm_host_mkyoung_guest().
Info: # lkvm run -k /share/arch/arm64/boot/Image -m 704 -c 8 --name guest-128
Info: Removed ghost socket file "/.lkvm//guest-128.sock".
[ 1406.521757] kvm [141]: nVHE hyp BUG at: arch/arm64/kvm/hyp/nvhe/mem_protect.c:1088!
[ 1406.521804] kvm [141]: nVHE call trace:
[ 1406.521828] kvm [141]: [<ffff8000811676b4>] __kvm_nvhe_hyp_panic+0xb4/0xe8
[ 1406.521946] kvm [141
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40184?
CVE-2025-40184 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40184?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40184?
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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