CVE-2025-37969: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_tagged_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_tagged_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in case pattern_len is equal to zero and the device FIFO is not empty.

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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-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.294
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.238
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.183
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.139
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.91
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.29
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16857370b3a30663515956b3bd27f3def6a2cf06 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35b8c0a284983b71d92d082c54b7eb655ed4194f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4db7d923a8c298788181b796f71adf6ca499f966 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76727a1d81afde77d21ea8feaeb12d34605be6f4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8114ef86e2058e2554111b793596f17bee23fa15 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ce662851380fe2018e36e15c0bdcb1ad177ed95 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ddb4cf2192c213e4dba1733bbcdc94cf6d85bf7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dadf9116108315f2eb14c7415c7805f392c476b4

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00010.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37969? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_tagged_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_tagged_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in case pattern_len is equal to zero and the device FIFO is not empty. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37969? +

CVE-2025-37969 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-2025-37969? +

CVE-2025-37969 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37969? +

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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