CVE-2025-37838: HSI: ssi_protocol: Fix use after free vulnerability in ssi_protocol Driver Due to Race Condition

Published Apr 18, 2025

Updated

HSI: ssiprotocol: Fix use after free vulnerability in ssiprotocol Driver Due to Race Condition

Affected Software

214 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel

Linux Linux kernel<6.1.135

Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.88

Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.24

Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.12

Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.3

ubuntu/linux-azure<4.15.0-1194.209~14.04.1

4.15.0-1194.209~14.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-hwe<4.15.0-1186.199~16.04.1

4.15.0-1186.199~16.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure<4.15.0-1194.209~16.04.1

4.15.0-1194.209~16.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gcp<4.15.0-1179.196~16.04.1

4.15.0-1179.196~16.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe<4.15.0-243.255~16.04.1

4.15.0-243.255~16.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oracle<4.15.0-1148.159~16.04.1

4.15.0-1148.159~16.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux<4.15.0-243.255

4.15.0-243.255

ubuntu/linux-aws<4.15.0-1186.199

4.15.0-1186.199

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4<5.4.0-1152.162~18.04.1

5.4.0-1152.162~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-4.15<4.15.0-1194.209

4.15.0-1194.209

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4<5.4.0-1156.163~18.04.1

5.4.0-1156.163~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-4.15<4.15.0-1179.196

4.15.0-1179.196

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4<5.4.0-1155.164~18.04.1

5.4.0-1155.164~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4<5.4.0-223.243~18.04.1

5.4.0-223.243~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4<5.4.0-1098.103~18.04.1

5.4.0-1098.103~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-kvm<4.15.0-1168.173

4.15.0-1168.173

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<4.15.0-1148.159

4.15.0-1148.159

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4<5.4.0-1150.160~18.04.1

5.4.0-1150.160~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi-5.4<5.4.0-1135.148~18.04.1

5.4.0-1135.148~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<4.15.0-2124.130

4.15.0-2124.130

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<4.15.0-2104.110

4.15.0-2104.110

ubuntu/linux-fips<4.15.0-1141.153

4.15.0-1141.153

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<4.15.0-2087.93

4.15.0-2087.93

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux<5.4.0-223.243

5.4.0-223.243

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.4.0-1152.162

5.4.0-1152.162

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1088.95~20.04.1

5.15.0-1088.95~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.4.0-1156.163

5.4.0-1156.163

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1094.103~20.04.1

5.15.0-1094.103~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.4.0-1111.118

5.4.0-1111.118

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.4.0-1155.164

5.4.0-1155.164

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1087.96~20.04.2

5.15.0-1087.96~20.04.2

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-144.157~20.04.1

5.15.0-144.157~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1098.103

5.4.0-1098.103

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15<5.15.0-1080.83~20.04.1

5.15.0-1080.83~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1

5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-iot<5.4.0-1056.59

5.4.0-1056.59

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1139.148

5.4.0-1139.148

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-144.157~20.04.1

5.15.0-144.157~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1041.41~20.04.1

5.15.0-1041.41~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1150.160

5.4.0-1150.160

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1085.91~20.04.3

5.15.0-1085.91~20.04.3

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1135.148

5.4.0-1135.148

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1083.87~20.04.1

5.15.0-1083.87~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1070.74

5.4.0-1070.74

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.4.0-1152.162+fips1

5.4.0-1152.162+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.4.0-1157.164+fips1

5.4.0-1157.164+fips1

ubuntu/linux-fips<5.4.0-1126.136

5.4.0-1126.136

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.4.0-1155.164+fips1

5.4.0-1155.164+fips1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-144.157

5.15.0-144.157

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1088.95

5.15.0-1088.95

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8<6.8.0-1042.44~22.04.1

6.8.0-1042.44~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1094.103

5.15.0-1094.103

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8<6.8.0-1044.50~22.04.1

6.8.0-1044.50~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1094.103.1

5.15.0-1094.103.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.8<6.8.0-1046.53~22.04.1

6.8.0-1046.53~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1087.96

5.15.0-1087.96

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8<6.8.0-1043.46~22.04.1

6.8.0-1043.46~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1085.91

5.15.0-1085.91

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1070.78

5.15.0-1070.78

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-87.88~22.04.1

6.8.0-87.88~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1080.83

5.15.0-1080.83

ubuntu/linux-ibm-6.8<6.8.0-1040.40~22.04.1

6.8.0-1040.40~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1083.89

5.15.0-1083.89

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1084.89

5.15.0-1084.89

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-144.157

5.15.0-144.157

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-87.88.1~22.04.1

6.8.0-87.88.1~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1082.83

5.15.0-1082.83

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8<6.8.0-1042.45~22.04.1

6.8.0-1042.45~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1041.41

5.15.0-1041.41

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx<5.15.0-1030.30

5.15.0-1030.30

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1085.91

5.15.0-1085.91

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1039.40~22.04.1

6.8.0-1039.40~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1083.86

5.15.0-1083.86

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8<6.8.0-87.88~22.04.1

6.8.0-87.88~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.15.0-1052.56

5.15.0-1052.56

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1072.74

5.15.0-1072.74

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1081.83

5.15.0-1081.83

ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1088.97

5.15.0-1088.97

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.8<6.8.1-1037.38~22.04.1

6.8.1-1037.38~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.15.0-1088.95+fips1

5.15.0-1088.95+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.15.0-1094.103+fips1

5.15.0-1094.103+fips1

ubuntu/linux-fips<5.15.0-144.157+fips1

5.15.0-144.157+fips1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.15.0-1087.96+fips1

5.15.0-1087.96+fips1

ubuntu/linux<6.8.0-87.88

6.8.0-87.88

ubuntu/linux-aws<6.8.0-1042.44

6.8.0-1042.44

ubuntu/linux-azure<6.8.0-1044.50

6.8.0-1044.50

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<6.8.0-1046.53

6.8.0-1046.53

ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia<6.8.0-1029.32

6.8.0-1029.32

ubuntu/linux-gcp<6.8.0-1043.46

6.8.0-1043.46

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-gke<6.8.0-1039.44

6.8.0-1039.44

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<6.8.0-1026.29

6.8.0-1026.29

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-ibm<6.8.0-1040.40

6.8.0-1040.40

ubuntu/linux-intel*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<6.8.0-87.88.1

6.8.0-87.88.1

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<6.8.0-1042.45

6.8.0-1042.45

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-lowlatency<6.8.0-1042.45.1

6.8.0-1042.45.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<6.8.0-1012.12

6.8.0-1012.12

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<6.8.0-1039.40

6.8.0-1039.40

ubuntu/linux-raspi<6.8.0-1042.46

6.8.0-1042.46

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx<6.8.0-1019.20

6.8.0-1019.20

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<6.8.0-1013.17

6.8.0-1013.17

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime<6.8.0-2033.34

6.8.0-2033.34

ubuntu/linux-realtime<6.8.1-1037.38

6.8.1-1037.38

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<6.8.0-1042.44+fips1

6.8.0-1042.44+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<6.8.0-1044.50+fips1

6.8.0-1044.50+fips1

ubuntu/linux-fips<6.8.0-87.88+fips1

6.8.0-87.88+fips1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<6.8.0-1043.46+fips1

6.8.0-1043.46+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

debian/linux

6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

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Fixed in 6.8.0-87.88+fips1
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Fixed in 6.8.0-1043.46+fips1
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Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
Compensating control
Cancel the pending ssi->work work item before proceeding with cleanup in ssi_protocol_remove(), ensuring it cannot run concurrently with kfree(ssi).

Event History

Apr 18, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:20 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via OSV·03:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jul 11, 2025

Data Sourced

via Microsoft·07:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

DSA-5907

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-37838?

CVE-2025-37838 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow exploitation through a race condition.

How do I fix CVE-2025-37838?

To fix CVE-2025-37838, update your Linux kernel to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-37838?

CVE-2025-37838 affects the Linux kernel, specifically systems running versions that include the vulnerable ssi_protocol driver.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-37838?

The impact of CVE-2025-37838 includes potential denial of service or arbitrary code execution due to a use after free vulnerability.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-37838?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-37838, so applying the kernel update is the recommended action.

CVE-2025-37838: HSI: ssi_protocol: Fix use after free vulnerability in ssi_protocol Driver Due to Race Condition

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