Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in case pattern_len is equal to zero and the device FIFO is not empty.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.11, < 5.4.294 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/159ca7f18129834b6f4c7eae67de48e96c752fc9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3bb6c02d6fe8347ce1785016d135ff539c20043cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c4a5000618a8c44200d455c92e2f2a4db264717Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84e39f628a3a3333add99076e4d6c8b42b12d3a0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1cad8a3bca41dead9980615d35efc7bff1fd534Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da33c4167b9cc1266a97215114cb74679f881d0cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f06a1a1954527cc4ed086d926c81ff236b2adde9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3cf233c946531a92fe651ff2bd15ebbe60630a7Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37970?
CVE-2025-37970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in...
How severe is CVE-2025-37970?
CVE-2025-37970 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-2025-37970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.