CVE-2025-38056: ASoC: SOF: Intel: hda: Fix UAF when reloading module
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ASoC: SOF: Intel: hda: Fix UAF when reloading module
hdagenericmachineselect() appends -idisp to the tplg filename by allocating a new string with devmkasprintf(), then stores the string right back into the global variable sndsocacpiintelhdamachines. When the module is unloaded, this memory is freed, resulting in a global variable pointing to freed memory. Reloading the module then triggers a use-after-free:
BUG: KFENCE: use-after-free read in string+0x48/0xe0
Use-after-free read at 0x00000000967e0109 (in kfence-#99): string+0x48/0xe0 vsnprintf+0x329/0x6e0 devmkvasprintf+0x54/0xb0 devmkasprintf+0x58/0x80 hdamachineselect.cold+0x198/0x17a2 [sndsofintelhdageneric] sofprobework+0x7f/0x600 [sndsof] processonework+0x17b/0x330 workerthread+0x2ce/0x3f0 kthread+0xcf/0x100 retfromfork+0x31/0x50 retfromforkasm+0x1a/0x30
kfence-#99: 0x00000000198a940f-0x00000000ace47d9d, size=64, cache=kmalloc-64
allocated by task 333 on cpu 8 at 17.798069s (130.453553s ago): devmkmalloc+0x52/0x120 devmkvasprintf+0x66/0xb0 devmkasprintf+0x58/0x80 hdamachineselect.cold+0x198/0x17a2 [sndsofintelhdageneric] sofprobework+0x7f/0x600 [sndsof] processonework+0x17b/0x330 workerthread+0x2ce/0x3f0 kthread+0xcf/0x100 retfromfork+0x31/0x50 retfromforkasm+0x1a/0x30
freed by task 1543 on cpu 4 at 141.586686s (6.665010s ago): releasenodes+0x43/0xb0 devresreleaseall+0x90/0xf0 deviceunbindcleanup+0xe/0x70 devicereleasedriverinternal+0x1c1/0x200 driverdetach+0x48/0x90 busremovedriver+0x6d/0xf0 pciunregisterdriver+0x42/0xb0 dosysdeletemodule+0x1d1/0x310 dosyscall64+0x82/0x190 entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe+0x76/0x7e
Fix it by copying the match array with devmkmemduparray() before we modify it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38056?
CVE-2025-38056 has been classified with a severity rating that requires prompt attention due to a use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38056?
To fix CVE-2025-38056, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the necessary patch.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2025-38056?
CVE-2025-38056 affects the Intel Linux kernel, particularly the components dealing with the hda module.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-38056?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-38056 could lead to system instability or unauthorized access due to the use-after-free condition.
Is CVE-2025-38056 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-38056 could be exploited remotely, depending on the configuration and exposure of the affected device.