CVE-2025-37746: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/dwc_pcie: fix duplicate pci_dev devices During platform_device_register, wrongly using struct device pci_dev as platform_data caused a kmemdup copy of pci_dev. Worse still, accessing the duplicated device leads to list corruption as its mutex content (e.g., list, magic) remains the same as the original.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-704 CWE-704

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.14.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f35b429802a8065aa61e2a3f567089649f4d98e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a71c6fc87b2b9905dc2e38887fe4122287216be9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37746? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/dwc_pcie: fix duplicate pci_dev devices During platform_device_register, wrongly using struct device pci_dev as platform_data caused a kmemdup copy of pci_dev. Worse still, accessing the duplicated device leads to list corruption as its mutex content (e.g., list, magic) remains the same as the original. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37746? +

CVE-2025-37746 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-37746? +

CVE-2025-37746 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37746? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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