SB2025052010 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel sound
Published: May 20, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052010
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37891)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the include/sound/ump_convert.h. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/226beac5605afbb33f8782148d188b64396145a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42ef48dd4ebb082a1a90b5c3feeda2e68a9e32fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56f1f30e6795b890463d9b20b11e576adf5a2f77
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce4f77bef276e7d2eb7ab03a5d08bcbaa40710ec
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.90