SB20251216152 - Double free in Linux kernel crypto aspeed driver



SB20251216152 - Double free in Linux kernel crypto aspeed driver

Published: December 16, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251216152
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68172)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the aspeed_acry_probe() and aspeed_acry_remove() functions in drivers/crypto/aspeed/aspeed-acry.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.