CVE-2025-21797
Corsair Void Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: corsair-void: Add missing delayed work cancel for headset status The cancel_delayed_work_sync() call was missed, causing a use-after-free in corsair_void_remove().
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2025, 9:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Verify the kernel patch is applied.
- Reboot the system after the update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-21797.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dcb56a0a4da6946f6c18288da595c13e0d2af86 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48e487b002891eb0aeaec704c9bed51f028deff1 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 from (excluding) 6.13.4 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dcb56a0a4da6946f6c18288da595c13e0d2af86 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48e487b002891eb0aeaec704c9bed51f028deff1 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: corsair-void: Add missing delayed work cancel for headset status The cancel_delayed_work_sync() call was missed, causing a use-after-free in corsair_void_remove(). Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dcb56a0a4da6946f6c18288da595c13e0d2af86 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48e487b002891eb0aeaec704c9bed51f028deff1