CVE-2025-71081: ASoC: stm32: sai: fix OF node leak on probe
Published Jan 13, 2026
·Updated
ASoC: stm32: sai: fix OF node leak on probe
Affected Software
15 affected components
linux/kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15.1<5.15.198
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.160
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.4
Linux Linux kernel=4.15
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc8
Remediation
Event History
Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:34 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-71081?
The severity level of CVE-2025-71081 is currently evaluated as medium.
2
How does CVE-2025-71081 affect Linux kernel users?
CVE-2025-71081 may lead to resource leaks which could degrade system performance or stability for users of the affected Linux kernel.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-71081?
CVE-2025-71081 impacts systems using the ASoC framework with STM32 SAI drivers in the Linux kernel.
4
How do I fix CVE-2025-71081?
To mitigate CVE-2025-71081, upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where the vulnerability has been patched.
5
What does CVE-2025-71081 entail?
CVE-2025-71081 involves a leak of device tree nodes during the probing process, potentially leading to memory management issues.