Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: Fix NULL pointer access Resources should be released only after all threads that utilize them have been destroyed. This commit ensures that resources are not released prematurely by waiting for the associated workqueue to complete before deallocating them.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.133 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/079a3e52f3e751bb8f5937195bdf25c5d14fdff0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46fba7be161bb89068958138ea64ec33c0b446d4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/592a0327d026a122e97e8e8bb7c60cbbe7697344Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a735a8a46f6ebf898bbefd96659ca5da798bce0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b13abcb7ddd8d38de769486db5bd917537b32ab1Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21918?
CVE-2025-21918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: Fix NULL pointer access Resources should be released only after all threads that utilize them have been destroye...
How severe is CVE-2025-21918?
CVE-2025-21918 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.