Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 vkms_exit initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. This impacts the function vkms_exit. The manipulation leads to initialization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-22097. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function vkms_exit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vkms: Fix use after free and double free on init error If the driver initialization fails, the vkms_exit() function might access an uninitialized or freed default_config pointer and it might double free it. Fix both possible errors by initializing default_config only when the driver initialization succeeded.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-22097 since 12/29/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234884 (Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.15.180, 6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23, 6.13.11, 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 49a69f67f53518bdd9b7eeebf019a2da6cc0e954/79d138d137b80eeb0a83244d1cff29e64cf91067/561fc0c5cf41f646f3e9e61784cbc0fc832fb936/d5eb8e347905ab17788a7903fa1d3d06747355f5/b8a18bb53e06d6d3c1fd03d12533d6e333ba8853/1f68f1cf09d06061eb549726ff8339e064eddebd/ed15511a773df86205bda66c37193569575ae828 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (234884) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0844). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 234884
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.15.180/6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 49a69f67f53518bdd9b7eeebf019a2da6cc0e954/79d138d137b80eeb0a83244d1cff29e64cf91067/561fc0c5cf41f646f3e9e61784cbc0fc832fb936/d5eb8e347905ab17788a7903fa1d3d06747355f5/b8a18bb53e06d6d3c1fd03d12533d6e333ba8853/1f68f1cf09d06061eb549726ff8339e064eddebd/ed15511a773df86205bda66c37193569575ae828

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
04/16/2025 +107 days 🔍
04/16/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/15/2026 +305 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305171
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0844 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2025 17:31
Updated: 02/15/2026 11:46
Changes: 04/16/2025 17:31 (57), 04/28/2025 07:05 (2), 08/10/2025 23:00 (7), 10/13/2025 04:18 (1), 02/15/2026 11:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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