Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc3 /dev/uhid ntrig_report_version hdev memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc3. The affected element is the function ntrig_report_version of the file /dev/uhid. Executing a manipulation of the argument hdev can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39808. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ntrig_report_version of the file /dev/uhid. The manipulation of the argument hdev with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: hid-ntrig: fix unable to handle page fault in ntrig_report_version() in ntrig_report_version(), hdev parameter passed from hid_probe(). sending descriptor to /dev/uhid can make hdev->dev.parent->parent to null if hdev->dev.parent->parent is null, usb_dev has invalid address(0xffffffffffffff58) that hid_to_usb_dev(hdev) returned when usb_rcvctrlpipe() use usb_dev,it trigger page fault error for address(0xffffffffffffff58) add null check logic to ntrig_report_version() before calling hid_to_usb_dev()

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-39808 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/16/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265215 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-39808), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.298, 5.10.242, 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.12.45, 6.16.5 or 6.17-rc4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 22ddb5eca4af5e69dffe2b54551d2487424448f1/019c34ca11372de891c06644846eb41fca7c890c/4338b0f6544c3ff042bfbaf40bc9afe531fb08c7/6070123d5344d0950f10ef6a5fdc3f076abb7ad2/e422370e6ab28478872b914cee5d49a9bdfae0c6/98520a9a3d69a530dd1ee280cbe0abc232a35bff/183def8e4d786e50165e5d992df6a3083e45e16c/185c926283da67a72df20a63a5046b3b4631b7d9 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 (265215), EUVD (EUVD-2025-29606) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2077). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265215
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-39808

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.298/5.10.242/5.15.191/6.1.150/6.6.104/6.12.45/6.16.5/6.17-rc4
Patch: 22ddb5eca4af5e69dffe2b54551d2487424448f1/019c34ca11372de891c06644846eb41fca7c890c/4338b0f6544c3ff042bfbaf40bc9afe531fb08c7/6070123d5344d0950f10ef6a5fdc3f076abb7ad2/e422370e6ab28478872b914cee5d49a9bdfae0c6/98520a9a3d69a530dd1ee280cbe0abc232a35bff/183def8e4d786e50165e5d992df6a3083e45e16c/185c926283da67a72df20a63a5046b3b4631b7d9

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +153 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/16/2026 +122 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-39808 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39808
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324418
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2077 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 15:59
Updated: 01/16/2026 22:33
Changes: 09/16/2025 15:59 (60), 09/19/2025 21:09 (2), 10/21/2025 06:25 (7), 10/29/2025 12:24 (1), 12/27/2025 13:13 (1), 01/16/2026 22:33 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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