CVE-2025-37941: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: wcd937x: fix a potential memory leak in wcd937x_soc_codec_probe() When snd_soc_dapm_new_controls() or snd_soc_dapm_add_routes() fails, wcd937x_soc_codec_probe() returns without releasing 'wcd937x->clsh_info', which is allocated by wcd_clsh_ctrl_alloc. Add wcd_clsh_ctrl_free() to prevent potential memory leak.

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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-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.11 — 6.12.24
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.12
linux	linux_kernel	6.14 — 6.14.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e330acf4efd63876d673c046cd073a1d4ed57a8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aafb5325aca3e806b3ea3707402189263473d257 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acadb2e2b3c5b9977a843a3a94fece9bdcf6aea1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b573e04116fd33b9143fa276bbab2f0afad0a1ae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37941? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: wcd937x: fix a potential memory leak in wcd937x_soc_codec_probe() When snd_soc_dapm_new_controls() or snd_soc_dapm_add_routes() fails, wcd937x_soc_codec_probe() returns without releasing 'wcd937x->clsh_info', which is allocated by wcd_clsh_ctrl_alloc. Add wcd_clsh_ctrl_free() to prevent potential memory leak. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37941? +

CVE-2025-37941 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-2025-37941? +

CVE-2025-37941 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-2025-37941? +

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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