CVE-2025-21928: HID: intel-ish-hid: Fix use-after-free issue in ishtp_hid_remove()
First published: Tue Apr 01 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: intel-ish-hid: Fix use-after-free issue in ishtp_hid_remove() The system can experience a random crash a few minutes after the driver is removed. This issue occurs due to improper handling of memory freeing in the ishtp_hid_remove() function. The function currently frees the `driver_data` directly within the loop that destroys the HID devices, which can lead to accessing freed memory. Specifically, `hid_destroy_device()` uses `driver_data` when it calls `hid_ishtp_set_feature()` to power off the sensor, so freeing `driver_data` beforehand can result in accessing invalid memory. This patch resolves the issue by storing the `driver_data` in a temporary variable before calling `hid_destroy_device()`, and then freeing the `driver_data` after the device is destroyed.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=4.9<5.4.291 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.235 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.179 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.131 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.83 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.13<6.13.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.14-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.14-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.14-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.14-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.14-rc5 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c1fb475ef999d6c22fc3f963fdf20cb3ed1b03d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3faae7f42181865c799d88c5054176f38ae4625
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01b18a330cda61cc21423a7d1af92cf31ded8f60
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf1a6015d2f6b1f0afaa0fd6a0124ff2c7943394
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/560f4d1299342504a6ab8a47f575b5e6b8345ada
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dea6a349bcaf243fff95dfd0428a26be6a0fb44e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb0695d87a81e7c1f0509b7d8ee7c65fbc26aec9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07583a0010696a17fb0942e0b499a62785c5fc9f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21928?
CVE-2025-21928 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21928?
To fix CVE-2025-21928, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to the latest version that contains the patch.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21928?
CVE-2025-21928 affects various distributions of the Linux kernel that use the intel-ish-hid driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21928?
CVE-2025-21928 is a use-after-free vulnerability related to the improper handling of memory in the Linux kernel.
What happens if CVE-2025-21928 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2025-21928 may lead to a random system crash, impacting the stability of the affected Linux environments.
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