Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 ASoC graph_util_parse_dai privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function graph_util_parse_dai of the component ASoC. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-39930. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function graph_util_parse_dai of the component ASoC. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: simple-card-utils: Don't use __free(device_node) at graph_util_parse_dai() commit 419d1918105e ("ASoC: simple-card-utils: use __free(device_node) for device node") uses __free(device_node) for dlc->of_node, but we need to keep it while driver is in use. Don't use __free(device_node) in graph_util_parse_dai().

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-39930 since 04/16/2025. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240657 (Ubuntu 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7594-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 232a32e8a7e9be8a2ee238df9b5304eed2f4e195/de74ec718e0788e1998eb7289ad07970e27cae27 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 (240657), EUVD (EUVD-2025-11815) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0861). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 240657
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7594-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 232a32e8a7e9be8a2ee238df9b5304eed2f4e195/de74ec718e0788e1998eb7289ad07970e27cae27

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
04/18/2025 +2 days 🔍
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05/24/2026 +401 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-39930 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39930
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305626
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0861 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2025 11:32
Updated: 05/24/2026 19:19
Changes: 04/18/2025 11:32 (57), 06/28/2025 14:13 (2), 10/26/2025 07:10 (7), 11/07/2025 01:35 (11), 11/15/2025 17:48 (1), 02/16/2026 16:35 (1), 05/24/2026 19:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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