SB2025090842 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel intel ivsc driver
Published: September 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025090842
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-39711)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mei_csi_remove() function in drivers/media/pci/intel/ivsc/mei_csi.c, within the mei_ace_remove() function in drivers/media/pci/intel/ivsc/mei_ace.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.