SB20251028129 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel soc codecs
Published: October 28, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251028129
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40045)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the function in sound/soc/codecs/wcd937x.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.