SB2025040237 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel hid intel-ish-hid driver
Published: April 2, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040237
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21929)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the hid_ishtp_cl_remove() function in drivers/hid/intel-ish-hid/ishtp-hid-client.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.