CVE-2025-21929 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: intel-ish-hid: Fix use-after-free issue in hid_ishtp_cl_remove() During the `rmmod` operation for the `intel_ishtp_hid` driver, a use-after-free issue can occur in the hid_ishtp_cl_remove() function. The function hid_ishtp_cl_deinit() is called before ishtp_hid_remove(), which can lead to accessing freed memory or resources during the removal process. Call Trace: ? ishtp_cl_send+0x168/0x220 [intel_ishtp] ? hid_output_report+0xe3/0x150 [hid] hid_ishtp_set_feature+0xb5/0x120 [intel_ishtp_hid] ishtp_hid_request+0x7b/0xb0 [intel_ishtp_hid] hid_hw_request+0x1f/0x40 [hid] sensor_hub_set_feature+0x11f/0x190 [hid_sensor_hub] _hid_sensor_power_state+0x147/0x1e0 [hid_sensor_trigger] hid_sensor_runtime_resume+0x22/0x30 [hid_sensor_trigger] sensor_hub_remove+0xa8/0xe0 [hid_sensor_hub] hid_device_remove+0x49/0xb0 [hid] hid_destroy_device+0x6f/0x90 [hid] ishtp_hid_remove+0x42/0x70 [intel_ishtp_hid] hid_ishtp_cl_remove+0x6b/0xb0 [intel_ishtp_hid] ishtp_cl_device_remove+0x4a/0x60 [intel_ishtp] ... Additionally, ishtp_hid_remove() is a HID level power off, which should occur before the ISHTP level disconnect. This patch resolves the issue by reordering the calls in hid_ishtp_cl_remove(). The function ishtp_hid_remove() is now called before hid_ishtp_cl_deinit().
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Intel ISHTP HID driver within the Linux kernel. This issue arises during the 'rmmod' operation, specifically in the 'hid_ishtp_cl_remove()' function. The vulnerability occurs because 'hid_ishtp_cl_deinit()' is called before 'ishtp_hid_remove()', leading to the potential access of freed memory or resources. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that 'ishtp_hid_remove()' is a HID-level power-off operation, which should precede the ISHTP-level disconnection. The vulnerability has been addressed by reordering the function calls, ensuring 'ishtp_hid_remove()' is executed before 'hid_ishtp_cl_deinit()'.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 16, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/823987841424289339fdb4ba90e6d2c3792836db | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c677fe859a73f5dd3dd84c27f99e10d28047c73 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e040f11fbca868c6d151e9f2c5730c476abfcf17 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.19 >= 6.13, < 6.13.7 6.14 rc1 6.14 rc2 6.14 rc3 6.14 rc4 6.14 rc5 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 16, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |