#VU107665 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2025-22100

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107665

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22100

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the panthor_fdinfo_gather_group_samples() function in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_sched.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 6.14, 6.14.1

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0590c94c3596d6c1a3d549ae611366f2ad4e1d8d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d98c83ad67e7bd86a47494fd6c3863e7bb26db9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9d45f42a64a400adba59ee83d03e6db662530b4
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.14.2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.