CVE-2025-38227

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 6.14.0-rc5

Description: A slab-use-after-free read vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel, specifically in the vidtv module. This issue occurs when the PSI initialization fails, and the si member is accessed again, resulting in a use-after-free error. The vulnerability was reported by syzbot and is related to the vidtv mux init function.

Recommendations: For Linux kernel versions prior to 6.14.0-rc5, consider disabling the vidtv mux init function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the vulnerable vidtv module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the affected API endpoints related to the vidtv module until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.