Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the Linux kernel’s audio topology handling can leave references to memory after that memory is released. Under the supplied CVSS assessment, a locally authenticated attacker could potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exposure depends on the installed kernel and whether the affected ASoC topology functionality is reachable.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority local privilege and system-compromise risk, especially on shared, embedded, or audio-focused Linux systems. Patch during the next expedited maintenance window after confirming vendor applicability. Internet-facing status alone does not determine exposure because exploitation is local, and there is no supplied evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
Linux ASoC topology parsing retained pointers into topology-file contents that callers commonly freed after parsing, creating references to freed memory. The kernel fix duplicates required data with devm_kmemdup() so its lifetime is managed independently. The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low-complexity, low-privilege, no-user-interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Potentially exposed assets are Linux systems running affected kernel versions where ASoC topology files can be loaded or processed. The bundle identifies affected Linux versions but does not provide complete distribution package mappings or confirm practical reachability on every system. Prioritize audio-enabled appliances, embedded platforms, workstations, and other systems using ASoC topology functionality.
Exploitation context
The supplied CVSS vector requires local access and low privileges; it does not describe a network attack. No CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation is provided. Public exploit availability and reliable exploitation conditions are not established by this source bundle.
Researcher notes
The source bundle provides no CWE and does not establish exploitability across all listed versions. The central defect is a lifetime error involving pointers into released topology data. Validate fixes by commit ancestry or distribution backport records, not version strings alone. Assess topology-loading permissions, reachable parsing paths, and crash evidence without assuming that every Linux installation exposes the vulnerable path.
Mitigation direction
- Install a vendor-supported kernel containing the referenced ASoC topology fix.
- Check distribution advisories for the corrected package version for each deployed kernel.
- Restrict untrusted local access while affected systems await updates.
- Prioritize systems that load ASoC topology files or expose audio configuration to low-privileged users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory running kernel versions and map them to vendor advisories.
- Determine whether ASoC topology support is present and operationally used.
- Confirm the installed kernel includes the referenced stable fix or vendor backport.
- Reboot updated systems and verify the corrected kernel is running.
- Review local security telemetry for unusual kernel crashes during audio topology activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9LinuxVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b188d7f3dfab10e332e3c1066e18857964a520d2CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab5a6208b4d6872b1c6ecea1867940fc668cc76dCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ccae5c6a1fab9494c86b7856faf05e296c617702CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ab304ecd95c0b1703ff8c8c3956dc6e2afe8e1CVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.htmlCVE reference, CVE
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