PT-2025-28002 · Linux+6 · Linux Kernel+6
Published
2025-07-04
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Updated
2026-05-26
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CVE-2025-38227
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.14.0-rc5
Description:
A slab-use-after-free read vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel, specifically in the vidtv module. This issue occurs when the PSI initialization fails, and the si member is accessed again, resulting in a use-after-free error. The vulnerability was reported by syzbot and is related to the
vidtv mux init function.Recommendations:
For Linux kernel versions prior to 6.14.0-rc5, consider disabling the
vidtv mux init function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the vulnerable vidtv module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the affected API endpoints related to the vidtv module until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
DoS
Improper Initialization
Use After Free
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Debian
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse
Ubuntu