CVE-2025-38131 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: coresight: prevent deactivate active config while enabling the config While enable active config via cscfg_csdev_enable_active_config(), active config could be deactivated via configfs' sysfs interface. This could make UAF issue in below scenario: CPU0 CPU1 (sysfs enable) load module cscfg_load_config_sets() activate config. // sysfs (sys_active_cnt == 1) ... cscfg_csdev_enable_active_config() lock(csdev->cscfg_csdev_lock) // here load config activate by CPU1 unlock(csdev->cscfg_csdev_lock) deactivate config // sysfs (sys_activec_cnt == 0) cscfg_unload_config_sets() unload module // access to config_desc which freed // while unloading module. cscfg_csdev_enable_config To address this, use cscfg_config_desc's active_cnt as a reference count which will be holded when - activate the config. - enable the activated config. and put the module reference when config_active_cnt == 0.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Coresight component, specifically in how active configurations are managed. The issue arises when an active configuration is enabled through the 'cscfg_csdev_enable_active_config()' function. While this function activates the configuration, it also allows for the configuration to be deactivated via the ConfigFS's sysfs interface. This creates a scenario where the configuration can be unloaded while it is still in use, leading to a use-after-free condition. The vulnerability is related to the management of configuration references and active counts, which can be manipulated to access freed memory.
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel by modifying the configuration management to use a reference count mechanism. This ensures that configurations are not unloaded while still in use, preventing the use-after-free condition.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31028812724cef7bd57a51525ce58a32a6d73b22 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/408c97c4a5e0b634dcd15bf8b8808b382e888164 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3b4efa2e623aecaebd7c9b9e4171f5c659e9724 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfe8224c9c7a43d356eb9f74b06868aa05f90223 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed42ee1ed05ff2f4c36938379057413a40c56680 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.1.142 >= 6.2, < 6.6.94 >= 6.7, < 6.12.34 >= 6.13, < 6.15.3 |
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| debian debian linux | 11.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 3, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |