CVE-2025-38423: ASoC: codecs: wcd9375: Fix double free of regulator supplies

Published Jul 25, 2025
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Updated

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

ASoC: codecs: wcd9375: Fix double free of regulator supplies

Driver gets regulator supplies in probe path with devmregulatorbulkget(), so should not call regulatorbulkfree() in error and remove paths to avoid double free.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.12.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.4

Event History

Jul 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38423?

CVE-2025-38423 has a low severity rating as it involves a double free issue in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38423?

To fix CVE-2025-38423, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What are the effects of CVE-2025-38423?

CVE-2025-38423 could potentially lead to instability or crashes in systems using affected drivers.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38423?

CVE-2025-38423 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the wcd9375 codec drivers.

5

Is CVE-2025-38423 being actively exploited?

As of now, there have been no reported active exploits related to CVE-2025-38423.

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