CVE-2025-40262
Input: imx_sc_key - fix memory corruption on unload
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: imx_sc_key - fix memory corruption on unload This is supposed to be "priv" but we accidentally pass "&priv" which is an address in the stack and so it will lead to memory corruption when the imx_sc_key_action() function is called. Remove the &.
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Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Remove the extraneous ampersand in imx_sc_key_action().
- Ensure correct pointer usage for priv.
- Update kernel with the fix.
- Test the unload functionality thoroughly.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: imx_sc_key - fix memory corruption on unload This is supposed to be "priv" but we accidentally pass "&priv" which is an address in the stack and so it will lead to memory corruption when the imx_sc_key_action() function is called. Remove the &. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56881294915a6e866d31a46f9bcb5e19167cfbaa Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6524a15d33951b18ac408ebbcb9c16e14e21c336 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca9a08de9b294422376f47ade323d69590dbc6f2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d83f1512758f4ef6fc5e83219fe7eeeb6b428ea4