CVE-2025-6019: Libblockdev: lpe from allow_active to root in libblockdev via udisks

Published Jun 3, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in Libblockdev. Libblockdev is vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) via allowactive to root via udisk.

Other sources

A Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability was found in libblockdev. Generally, the "allowactive" setting in Polkit permits a physically present user to take certain actions based on the session type. Due to the way libblockdev interacts with the udisks daemon, an "allowactive" user on a system may be able escalate to full root privileges on the target host. Normally, udisks mounts user-provided filesystem images with security flags like nosuid and nodev to prevent privilege escalation. However, a local attacker can create a specially crafted XFS image containing a SUID-root shell, then trick udisks into resizing it. This mounts their malicious filesystem with root privileges, allowing them to execute their SUID-root shell and gain complete control of the system.

NVD

Affected Software

7 affected components
Libblockdev libblockdev
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.4.0
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.4.1 2.3.4.1 ifix1
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.5.0
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3.6.0
IBM OS Image for Red Hat Linux Systems<=4.0.4.0 4.0.5.0 4.0.6.0 4.0.7.0
IBM OS Image for Red Hat Linux Systems<=5.0.0.0 5.0.1.0

Event History

Jun 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 18, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:45 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:54 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:56 PM
Jun 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6019?

CVE-2025-6019 is classified as a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability, which allows an attacker to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6019?

To fix CVE-2025-6019, update the libblockdev package to the latest version provided by your distribution.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6019?

CVE-2025-6019 affects all versions of libblockdev that utilize the 'allow_active' setting in Polkit.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-6019?

CVE-2025-6019 is a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability allowing unauthorized root access.

5

Can CVE-2025-6019 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-6019 requires local access to the system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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