Linux Kernel up to 6.13.10/6.14.1 pcmcia_driver initialization

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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.10/6.14.1. This impacts the function pcmcia_driver. The manipulation leads to initialization.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-39755. There is no available exploit.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.10/6.14.1. This issue affects the function pcmcia_driver. 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: staging: gpib: Fix cb7210 pcmcia Oops The pcmcia_driver struct was still only using the old .name initialization in the drv field. This led to a NULL pointer deref Oops in strcmp called from pcmcia_register_driver. Initialize the pcmcia_driver struct name field.
The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-39755 since 04/16/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
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 6.13.11, 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 7ec50077d7f6647cb6ba3a2a20a6c26f51259c7d/c82ae06f49e70d1c14ee9c76c392345856d050c9/c1baf6528bcfd6a86842093ff3f8ff8caf309c12 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) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0861). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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
Product
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Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: InitializationCWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 240657
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7594-1)
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: Kernel 6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 7ec50077d7f6647cb6ba3a2a20a6c26f51259c7d/c82ae06f49e70d1c14ee9c76c392345856d050c9/c1baf6528bcfd6a86842093ff3f8ff8caf309c12
Timeline
04/16/2025 🔍04/18/2025 🔍
04/18/2025 🔍
02/16/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-39755 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305633
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0861 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 04/18/2025 11:33Updated: 02/16/2026 16:35
Changes: 04/18/2025 11:33 (57), 04/28/2025 18:21 (11), 06/27/2025 08:55 (2), 10/26/2025 07:10 (7), 11/15/2025 17:48 (1), 02/16/2026 16:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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