CVE-2025-40036
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Publication date: 2025-10-28
Last updated on: 2025-10-30
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | kernel | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's fastrpc component involves a failure in the copy_to_user() function that causes an early return without properly cleaning up the fdlist (file descriptor list) updated by the DSP. This improper cleanup can lead to a map leak, meaning that mapped buffers are not released correctly, potentially causing resource leaks. The fix ensures that on failure, the code redirects to a cleanup path to release all mapped buffers before returning.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to resource leaks in the system due to mapped buffers not being properly released. Over time, this could degrade system performance or stability, potentially causing crashes or denial of service if resources are exhausted.