Linux Kernel up to 6.13.11/6.14.2 spi devm_add_action_or_reset denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.11/6.14.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function devm_add_action_or_reset of the component spi. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-37842. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.11/6.14.2. Affected by this issue is the function devm_add_action_or_reset of the component spi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: fsl-qspi: use devm function instead of driver remove Driver use devm APIs to manage clk/irq/resources and register the spi controller, but the legacy remove function will be called first during device detach and trigger kernel panic. Drop the remove function and use devm_add_action_or_reset() for driver cleanup to ensure the release sequence. Trigger kernel panic on i.MX8MQ by echo 30bb0000.spi >/sys/bus/platform/drivers/fsl-quadspi/unbind

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-37842 since 04/16/2025. There are known technical details, 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 6.13.12, 6.14.3 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 439688dbe82baa10d4430dc3252bb5ef1183a171/f9bfb3a5f6f616f3eb7665c8ff3bcb9760ae33c8/40369bfe717e96e26650eeecfa5a6363563df6e4 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-2025-14150) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1114). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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 6.13.12/6.14.3/6.15-rc1
Patch: 439688dbe82baa10d4430dc3252bb5ef1183a171/f9bfb3a5f6f616f3eb7665c8ff3bcb9760ae33c8/40369bfe717e96e26650eeecfa5a6363563df6e4

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
05/09/2025 +23 days 🔍
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12/14/2025 +219 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-37842 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-37842
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308144
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1114 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2025 09:06
Updated: 12/14/2025 10:39
Changes: 05/09/2025 09:06 (59), 06/27/2025 08:46 (2), 07/06/2025 12:06 (1), 07/06/2025 12:30 (1), 08/10/2025 04:10 (7), 09/27/2025 21:32 (1), 11/12/2025 06:18 (1), 11/17/2025 14:44 (10), 12/14/2025 10:39 (1)
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