CVE-2025-37942: HID: pidff: Make sure to fetch pool before checking SIMULTANEOUS_MAX
Published May 20, 2025
·Updated
HID: pidff: Make sure to fetch pool before checking SIMULTANEOUSMAX
Other sources
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.
— NVD
Affected Software
7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Remediation
Event History
May 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 2, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-37942?
CVE-2025-37942 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on device stability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-37942?
To fix CVE-2025-37942, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been resolved.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-37942?
CVE-2025-37942 affects various devices utilizing the Linux kernel, specifically those that implement the HID and pidff functionalities.
4
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-37942?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-37942 can lead to system crashes or instability when using affected devices.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-37942 until a fix is applied?
As of now, no specific workaround has been provided for CVE-2025-37942; applying the kernel update is recommended.