CVE-2025-37883: s390/sclp: Add check for get_zeroed_page()

Published May 9, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

s390/sclp: Add check for getzeroedpage()

Add check for the return value of getzeroedpage() in sclpconsoleinit() to prevent null pointer dereference. Furthermore, to solve the memory leak caused by the loop allocation, add a free helper to do the free job.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.181
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.136
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.89
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.26
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.14.5
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-4

Event History

May 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-37883?

CVE-2025-37883 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential null pointer dereference and memory leak issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-37883?

To fix CVE-2025-37883, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-37883 have on system security?

CVE-2025-37883 may lead to system crashes or instability due to null pointer dereference, impacting system availability.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-37883?

CVE-2025-37883 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those utilizing the sclp console functionality.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-37883 before applying a patch?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2025-37883; applying the kernel patch is the recommended action.

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