CVE-2025-39767

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: Optimize module load time by optimizing PLT/GOT counting When enabling CONFIG_KASAN, CONFIG_PREEMPT_VOLUNTARY_BUILD and CONFIG_PREEMPT_VOLUNTARY at the same time, there will be soft deadlock, the relevant logs are as follows: rcu: INFO: rcu_sched self-detected stall on CPU ... Call Trace: [<900000000024f9e4>] show_stack+0x5c/0x180 [<90000000002482f4>] dump_stack_lvl+0x94/0xbc [<9000000000224544>] rcu_dump_cpu_stacks+0x1fc/0x280 [<900000000037ac80>] rcu_sched_clock_irq+0x720/0xf88 [<9000000000396c34>] update_process_times+0xb4/0x150 [<90000000003b2474>] tick_nohz_handler+0xf4/0x250 [<9000000000397e28>] __hrtimer_run_queues+0x1d0/0x428 [<9000000000399b2c>] hrtimer_interrupt+0x214/0x538 [<9000000000253634>] constant_timer_interrupt+0x64/0x80 [<9000000000349938>] __handle_irq_event_percpu+0x78/0x1a0 [<9000000000349a78>] handle_irq_event_percpu+0x18/0x88 [<9000000000354c00>] handle_percpu_irq+0x90/0xf0 [<9000000000348c74>] handle_irq_desc+0x94/0xb8 [<9000000001012b28>] handle_cpu_irq+0x68/0xa0 [<9000000001def8c0>] handle_loongarch_irq+0x30/0x48 [<9000000001def958>] do_vint+0x80/0xd0 [<9000000000268a0c>] kasan_mem_to_shadow.part.0+0x2c/0x2a0 [<90000000006344f4>] __asan_load8+0x4c/0x120 [<900000000025c0d0>] module_frob_arch_sections+0x5c8/0x6b8 [<90000000003895f0>] load_module+0x9e0/0x2958 [<900000000038b770>] __do_sys_init_module+0x208/0x2d0 [<9000000001df0c34>] do_syscall+0x94/0x190 [<900000000024d6fc>] handle_syscall+0xbc/0x158 After analysis, this is because the slow speed of loading the amdgpu module leads to the long time occupation of the cpu and then the soft deadlock. When loading a module, module_frob_arch_sections() tries to figure out the number of PLTs/GOTs that will be needed to handle all the RELAs. It will call the count_max_entries() to find in an out-of-order date which counting algorithm has O(n^2) complexity. To make it faster, we sort the relocation list by info and addend. That way, to check for a duplicate relocation, it just needs to compare with the previous entry. This reduces the complexity of the algorithm to O(n log n), as done in commit d4e0340919fb ("arm64/module: Optimize module load time by optimizing PLT counting"). This gives sinificant reduction in module load time for modules with large number of relocations. After applying this patch, the soft deadlock problem has been solved, and the kernel starts normally without "Call Trace". Using the default configuration to test some modules, the results are as follows: Module Size ip_tables 36K fat 143K radeon 2.5MB amdgpu 16MB Without this patch: Module Module load time (ms) Count(PLTs/GOTs) ip_tables 18 59/6 fat 0 162/14 radeon 54 1221/84 amdgpu 1411 4525/1098 With this patch: Module Module load time (ms) Count(PLTs/GOTs) ip_tables 18 59/6 fat 0 162/14 radeon 22 1221/84 amdgpu 45 4525/1098

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-09-11 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-30 13:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2025-09-11 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-30 13:18 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-667

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 6.6.103
• Linux Kernel < 6.12.44
• Linux Kernel < 6.16.4
• Linux Kernel 6.17

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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