Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: fix device leaks on compat bind and unbind Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the idxd device as part of the compat bind and unbind sysfs interface.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.199 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c97ff108f825a70c3bb29d65ddf0a013d231bb9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/799900f01792cf8b525a44764f065f83fcafd468Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7226fd61def74b60dd8e47ec84cabafc39d575bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2d077180a56e3b7c97b7517d0465b584adc693bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7bd948f89271c92d9ca9b2b682bfba56896e959Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c81ea0222eaaafdd77348e27d1e84a1b8cfc0c99Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71163?
CVE-2025-71163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: fix device leaks on compat bind and unbind Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the idxd device ...
How severe is CVE-2025-71163?
CVE-2025-71163 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-2025-71163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.