Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: fix memory leak in error handling path of idxd_alloc Memory allocated for idxd is not freed if an error occurs during idxd_alloc(). To fix it, free the allocated memory in the reverse order of allocation before exiting the function in case of an error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0.9, < 6.1.140 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46a5cca76c76c86063000a12936f8e7875295838Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f005eb68890698e5abc6a3af04dab76f175c50cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64afd9a1f644b27661420257dcc007d5009c99ddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e94a2c3e4c166cd2736ac225fba5889fb1e8ac0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/868dbce755ec92855362d213f47e045a8388361aPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38015?
CVE-2025-38015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: fix memory leak in error handling path of idxd_alloc Memory allocated for idxd is not freed if an error occurs du...
How severe is CVE-2025-38015?
CVE-2025-38015 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-2025-38015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.