Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pcmcia: Add error handling for add_interval() in do_validate_mem() In the do_validate_mem(), the call to add_interval() does not handle errors. If kmalloc() fails in add_interval(), it could result in a null pointer being inserted into the linked list, leading to illegal memory access when sub_interval() is called next. This patch adds an error handling for the add_interval(). If add_interval() returns an error, the function will return early with the error code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.34, < 5.4.299 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06b26e3099207c94b3d1be8565aedc6edc4f0a60Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/289b58f8ff3198d091074a751d6b8f6827726f3ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/369bf6e241506583f4ee7593c53b92e5a9f271b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a81f78caa53e0633cf311ca1526377d9bff7479Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b60ed401b47897352c520bc724c85aa908dedccPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85be7ef8c8e792a414940a38d94565dd48d2f236Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8699358b6ac99b8ccc97ed9e6e3669ef8958ef7bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae184024ef31423e5beb44cf4f52999bbcf2fe5bPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-39920?
CVE-2025-39920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pcmcia: Add error handling for add_interval() in do_validate_mem() In the do_validate_mem(), the call to add_interval() does not h...
How severe is CVE-2025-39920?
CVE-2025-39920 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-2025-39920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.