Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2 dwc_pcie type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component dwc_pcie. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-37746. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component dwc_pcie. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/dwc_pcie: fix duplicate pci_dev devices During platform_device_register, wrongly using struct device pci_dev as platform_data caused a kmemdup copy of pci_dev. Worse still, accessing the duplicated device leads to list corruption as its mutex content (e.g., list, magic) remains the same as the original.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-37746 since 04/16/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/15/2026).

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 6.14.3 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a71c6fc87b2b9905dc2e38887fe4122287216be9/7f35b429802a8065aa61e2a3f567089649f4d98e 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-2025-0922). Once again VulDB remains the best source 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
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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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 6.14.3/6.15-rc1
Patch: a71c6fc87b2b9905dc2e38887fe4122287216be9/7f35b429802a8065aa61e2a3f567089649f4d98e

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
05/01/2025 +15 days 🔍
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03/15/2026 +318 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-37746 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-37746
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306884
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0922 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2025 15:48
Updated: 03/15/2026 18:17
Changes: 05/01/2025 15:48 (56), 06/28/2025 18:41 (2), 07/28/2025 04:12 (7), 11/07/2025 08:57 (13), 01/31/2026 22:15 (1), 03/15/2026 18:17 (1)
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