Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pci: Fix missing check for zpci_create_device() error return The zpci_create_device() function returns an error pointer that needs to be checked before dereferencing it as a struct zpci_dev pointer. Add the missing check in __clp_add() where it was missed when adding the scan_list in the fixed commit. Simply not adding the device to the scan list results in the previous behavior.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12.5, < 6.12.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2769b718e164df983c20c314b263a71a699be6cdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42420c50c68f3e95e90de2479464f420602229fcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be54b750c333a9db7c3b3686846bb06b07b011fePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37974?
CVE-2025-37974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pci: Fix missing check for zpci_create_device() error return The zpci_create_device() function returns an error pointer that ...
How severe is CVE-2025-37974?
CVE-2025-37974 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-2025-37974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.