Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vkms: Fix use after free and double free on init error If the driver initialization fails, the vkms_exit() function might access an uninitialized or freed default_config pointer and it might double free it. Fix both possible errors by initializing default_config only when the driver initialization succeeded.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 5.15.180 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f68f1cf09d06061eb549726ff8339e064eddebdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49a69f67f53518bdd9b7eeebf019a2da6cc0e954Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/561fc0c5cf41f646f3e9e61784cbc0fc832fb936Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79d138d137b80eeb0a83244d1cff29e64cf91067Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8a18bb53e06d6d3c1fd03d12533d6e333ba8853Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5eb8e347905ab17788a7903fa1d3d06747355f5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed15511a773df86205bda66c37193569575ae828Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-22097?
CVE-2025-22097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vkms: Fix use after free and double free on init error If the driver initialization fails, the vkms_exit() function might acce...
How severe is CVE-2025-22097?
CVE-2025-22097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-22097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.