# CVE-2025-22114: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  btrfs: don't clobber ret in btrfs_validate_super...

CVE-2025-22114 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2025-22114 (version 6.16.3-1), released April 16, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-22114
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 16, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  btrfs: don't clobber ret in btrfs_validate_super()  Commit 2a9bb78cfd36 ("btrfs: validate system chunk array at btrfs_validate_super()") introduces a call to validate_sys_chunk_array() in btrfs_validate_super(), which clobbers the value of ret set earlier. This has the effect of negating the validity checks done earlier, making it so btrfs could potentially try to mount invalid filesystems.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.16.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-22114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-22114.md) | Apr 16, 2025 |

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