Information Disclosure
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
How It Works
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security. This happens through multiple channels: verbose error messages that display stack traces revealing internal paths and frameworks, improperly secured debug endpoints left active in production, and misconfigured servers that expose directory listings or version control artifacts like .git folders. APIs often leak excessive data in responses—returning full user objects when only a name is needed, or revealing system internals through metadata fields.
Attackers exploit these exposures systematically. They probe for common sensitive files (.env, config.php, backup archives), trigger error conditions to extract framework details, and analyze response timing or content differences to enumerate valid usernames or resources. Even subtle variations—like "invalid password" versus "user not found"—enable account enumeration. Exposed configuration files frequently contain database credentials, API keys, or internal service URLs that unlock further attack vectors.
The attack flow typically starts with passive reconnaissance: examining HTTP headers, JavaScript bundles, and public endpoints for version information and architecture clues. Active probing follows—testing predictable paths, manipulating parameters to trigger exceptions, and comparing responses across similar requests to identify information leakage patterns.
Impact
- Credential compromise: Exposed configuration files, hardcoded secrets in source code, or API keys enable direct authentication bypass
- Attack surface mapping: Stack traces, framework versions, and internal paths help attackers craft targeted exploits for known vulnerabilities
- Data breach: Direct exposure of user data, payment information, or proprietary business logic through oversharing APIs or accessible backups
- Privilege escalation pathway: Internal URLs, service discovery information, and architecture details facilitate lateral movement and SSRF attacks
- Compliance violations: GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA penalties for exposing regulated data through preventable disclosures
Real-World Examples
A major Git repository exposure affected thousands of websites when .git folders remained accessible on production servers, allowing attackers to reconstruct entire source code histories including deleted commits containing credentials. Tools like GitDumper automated mass exploitation of this misconfiguration.
Cloud storage misconfigurations have repeatedly exposed sensitive data when companies left S3 buckets or Azure Blob containers publicly readable. One incident exposed 150 million voter records because verbose API error messages revealed the storage URL structure, and no authentication was required.
Framework debug modes left enabled in production have caused numerous breaches. Django's DEBUG=True setting exposed complete stack traces with database queries and environment variables, while Laravel's debug pages revealed encryption keys through the APP_KEY variable in environment dumps.
Mitigation
- Generic error pages: Return uniform error messages to users; log detailed exceptions server-side only
- Disable debug modes: Enforce production configurations that suppress stack traces, verbose logging, and debug endpoints through deployment automation
- Access control audits: Restrict or remove development artifacts (
.git, backup files,phpinfo()) and internal endpoints before deployment - Response minimization: API responses should return only necessary fields; implement allowlists rather than blocklists for data exposure
- Security headers: Deploy
X-Content-Type-Options, remove server version banners, and disable directory indexing - Timing consistency: Ensure authentication and validation responses take uniform time regardless of input validity
Recent CVEs (12801)
An insufficient entropy vulnerability was found in glibc. The getrandom and arc4random family of functions may return predictable randomness if these functions are called again after the fork, which happens concurrently with a call to any of these functions. [CVSS 4.8 MEDIUM]
OpenStack Nova compute nodes using the Flat image backend can have their host data destroyed when an authenticated user crafts a malicious QCOW header on a disk image and triggers a resize operation, causing qemu-img to execute without format restrictions. Affected versions include Nova before 30.2.2, 31.x before 31.2.1, and 32.x before 32.1.1, with no patch currently available. This vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction but impacts the integrity and availability of the host system across trust boundaries.
Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform deployments expose SAML authentication configurations in plaintext logs accessible to users with Search Head Cluster administrative roles and _internal index access, allowing credential and authentication extension disclosure. Affected versions include Splunk Enterprise below 10.2.0, 10.0.2, 9.4.7, 9.3.8, and 9.2.11, as well as Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.0, 10.1.2507.11, 10.0.2503.9, and 9.3.2411.120. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
Splunk Enterprise versions before 10.2.0, 10.0.2, 9.4.7, 9.3.9, and 9.2.11 expose RSA access keys in plain text within the Authentication.conf file to users with access to the _internal index on Search Head Cluster deployments. A privileged user with appropriate role permissions could read these sensitive credentials, compromising authentication security. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
Improper access control in Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.9, 9.4.8, and 10.0.2 allows low-privileged users without admin roles to access the Monitoring Console App endpoints, enabling unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects only on-premises Splunk Enterprise deployments and does not impact Splunk Cloud Platform instances. No patch is currently available.
Splunk Search Head Cluster deployments below versions 10.2.0, 10.0.2, 9.4.7, 9.3.9, and 9.2.11 expose Duo Two-Factor Authentication secrets (integrationKey, secretKey, appSecretKey) in plain text to users with access to the _internal index and appropriate roles. An authenticated attacker with these privileges could retrieve sensitive credentials and compromise Duo authentication controls for the Splunk environment. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Rejected reason: ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. No vendor patch available.
Rejected reason: ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. No vendor patch available.
Rejected reason: ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. No vendor patch available.
Linux kernel SMB client denial of service vulnerability caused by concurrent bitfield updates in the cached_fid structure that can corrupt flag states through read-modify-write races. A local attacker with standard privileges can trigger this race condition to cause availability disruptions by forcing inconsistent flag states in cached file handle management. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.
The Linux kernel's virtio-crypto driver lacks proper synchronization when handling virtqueue notifications from multiple processes, causing data corruption and system hangs when processing cryptographic operations concurrently. Local attackers with user privileges can trigger denial of service by running parallel crypto workloads, as demonstrated through multi-process OpenSSL benchmarks that expose race conditions in the virtcrypto_done_task() handler. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability affecting systems running virtio-crypto with builtin backends.
The Linux kernel ksmbd server leaks the active_num_conn counter when kthread_run() fails during TCP connection initialization, allowing local authenticated users to exhaust connection tracking resources and cause a denial of service. The vulnerability stems from improper cleanup that fails to decrement the counter when freeing the transport structure. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.
The Exynos Virtual Display driver in the Linux kernel lacks proper synchronization when allocating and freeing memory structures, enabling use-after-free conditions through race conditions between concurrent operations. A local attacker with unprivileged access can exploit this vulnerability to cause memory corruption or achieve information disclosure by manipulating display connector operations. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability affecting Linux systems with Samsung Exynos graphics hardware.
The Linux kernel ksmbd subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability in multi-channel session handling due to missing synchronization on the ksmbd_chann_list xarray, allowing a local attacker with user privileges to cause memory corruption and potentially execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects the channel lookup and deletion operations between multiple concurrent sessions. A patch is available to add proper locking mechanisms to protect xarray access.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/mmcid: Don't assume CID is CPU owned on mode switch Shinichiro reported a KASAN UAF, which is actually an out of bounds access in the MMCID management code.
The Linux kernel erofs file system contains a use-after-free vulnerability in direct I/O file-backed mount operations that allows local attackers with user privileges to cause memory corruption and potentially achieve code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability occurs when accessing files through the directio option, where freed memory is subsequently accessed during I/O operations. A patch is not currently available, making this a critical concern for systems running affected Linux kernel versions.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Linux kernel XFS subsystem allows local attackers with unprivileged access to cause memory corruption and potential privilege escalation through improper pointer dereferencing in the btree block owner checking function. The flaw stems from attempting to access freed memory due to incorrect temporal ordering of operations when determining cursor aliases. This vulnerability affects all Linux systems using XFS and currently lacks a patch.
Memory allocation errors in the Linux kernel's OMAP crypto driver cause scatterlist objects to be undersized by 4x, enabling local authenticated attackers to trigger denial of service conditions through memory corruption. An attacker with local access and user-level privileges can exploit this miscalculation to crash the system or cause unpredictable kernel behavior. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The Linux kernel's fsl-mc bus driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the driver_override_show() function that reads device configuration without proper locking, allowing a local privileged user to trigger memory corruption by concurrently modifying the same data. This vulnerability affects Linux systems running vulnerable kernel versions and could enable local denial of service or potential privilege escalation through heap memory manipulation. No patch is currently available for this issue.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: iaa - Fix out-of-bounds index in find_empty_iaa_compression_mode The local variable 'i' is initialized with -EINVAL, but the for loop immediately overwrites it and -EINVAL is never returned.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hfs: ensure sb->s_fs_info is always cleaned up When hfs was converted to the new mount api a bug was introduced by changing the allocation pattern of sb->s_fs_info.
Insecure default telnet credentials in UTT HiPER 810 router firmware v1.5.0. Default credentials are publicly known, enabling unauthenticated access to the router management. PoC available.
A deadlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's RISC-V tracing subsystem allows local users with tracing privileges to hang the system by enabling ftrace snapshots on __sbi_ecall functions, causing recursive IPI interrupts that trigger infinite snapshot loops. This issue is particularly easy to exploit on RISC-V systems lacking the SSTC extension, where timer events automatically invoke SBI ecalls. The vulnerability requires local access and is only exploitable if tracing is enabled, making it a denial of service vector for systems with active kernel tracing.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iSCSI target implementation allows local attackers with low privileges to cause memory corruption and potential denial of service by exploiting a race condition in the connection usage counting mechanism. The flaw occurs when a spinlock is released after calling complete(), allowing a waiting thread to free the connection structure before the current thread finishes its unlock operation. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The Linux kernel's VMware hypercall implementation improperly handles register state during mouse events, allowing local attackers with user privileges to trigger a denial of service through a kernel panic via crafted input to the vmmouse driver. The vulnerability stems from incomplete register preservation when the QEMU VMware mouse emulation clears the upper 32 bits of CPU registers containing kernel pointers. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue affecting Linux systems running on VMware or QEMU with vmmouse support.
A denial of service vulnerability in the Linux kernel's btrfs filesystem allows local users with standard privileges to cause a system crash by triggering transaction aborts on read-only mounted filesystems. An attacker can exploit this by mounting a malformed btrfs filesystem with rescue options, causing the kernel to abort transactions with error handling failures during unmount. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
AMD GPU drivers on Linux systems fail to prevent MMIO register access during SMU Mode 1 reset, allowing incomplete PCIe transactions that can trigger NMI panics or system hangs. A local attacker with driver interaction capabilities could exploit this to cause a denial of service by accessing registers while the device is offline. The vulnerability affects Linux kernel implementations with AMD PM functionality and currently lacks an available patch.
A data-race condition in the Linux kernel bonding driver's slave->last_rx field can be accessed without proper synchronization, potentially causing a denial of service on systems using bonded network interfaces. Local attackers with limited privileges can trigger the race condition to cause system instability or crashes. A patch is not currently available, and exploitation requires specific timing conditions.
Linux kernel swap handling can cause a kernel panic under heavy memory pressure when arch_prepare_to_swap fails due to read-only swap address space restrictions introduced in a prior commit. A local attacker with user privileges can trigger this denial of service condition during memory reclamation operations. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. No vendor patch available.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: don't WARN for connections on invalid channels It's not clear (to me) how exactly syzbot managed to hit this, but it seems conceivable that e.g.
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. No vendor patch available.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: md: suspend array while updating raid_disks via sysfs In raid1_reshape(), freeze_array() is called before modifying the r1bio memory pool (conf->r1bio_pool) and conf->raid_disks, and unfreeze_array() is called after the update is completed.
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution by convincing a user to load a maliciously crafted file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework for all platforms contains a vulnerability in a voice-preprocessing script, where malicious input created by an attacker could cause a code injection. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework for all platforms contains a vulnerability in the ASR Evaluator utility, where a user could cause a command injection by supplying crafted input to a configuration parameter. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where malicious data could cause remote code execution. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 8.0 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution in distributed environments. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause remote code execution by loading a maliciously crafted file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge contains a vulnerability in a data shuffling tutorial, where malicious input could cause a code injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge contains a vulnerability in a data merging tutorial, where malicious input could cause a code injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability where malicious data created by an attacker could cause code injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
The WP All Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.14 via the export download endpoint. This is due to a PHP type juggling vulnerability in the security token comparison which uses loose comparison (==) instead of strict comparison (===). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication using "magic hash" values when the expected MD5 hash prefix happens to be numeric-looking (matching pa...
The Context Blog theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5 via the 'context_blog_modal_popup' due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]
zlib before 1.3.2 allows CPU consumption via crc32_combine64 and crc32_combine_gen64 because x2nmodp can do right shifts within a loop that has no termination condition. [CVSS 2.9 LOW]
HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core API error handling exposes sensitive information including user accounts, roles, and system configuration to unauthenticated remote attackers. Successful exploitation enables attackers to gather intelligence on internal services and workflows, creating a foundation for further attacks targeting unauthorized access and privilege escalation. A patch is available.
HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core API error handling leaks sensitive information including user accounts, roles, and system configuration to unauthenticated remote attackers. Exposed internal service details can be leveraged to identify attack vectors for privilege escalation and unauthorized access. A patch is available.
Stored cross-site scripting in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax 9.2.4.x allows authenticated remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially enabling session hijacking or credential theft. The vulnerability requires user interaction and carries a medium severity rating with no patch currently available.
Edge Chromium contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to disclosure of stored autofill data such as addresses, email, or phone number met (CVSS 3.1).
Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. [CVSS 4.7 MEDIUM]
The Beetel 777VR1 router's SSH/Telnet service contains insecure default initialization that allows local network attackers to achieve partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and the vendor has not released patches despite early notification. Affected devices running firmware version 01.00.09 and earlier require isolation from untrusted local networks until a security update becomes available.
An information exposure vulnerability in Datart v1.0.0-rc.3 allows authenticated attackers to access sensitive data via a custom H2 JDBC connection string. [CVSS 5.7 MEDIUM]
Cross-site scripting in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp 9.2.4.x enables authenticated remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in victim browsers, potentially compromising session tokens or stealing sensitive information. The vulnerability requires user interaction and low-level privileges, but no patch is currently available to address it.
Perl Concierge::Sessions 0.8.1-0.8.4 generates insecure session IDs using weak randomness, enabling session prediction.
Perl Maypole 2.10-2.13 generates session IDs insecurely using a weak PRNG, enabling session prediction and hijacking.
Intelbras VIP 3260 Z IA devices running firmware 2.840.00IB005.0.T contain a weak password recovery mechanism in the /OutsideCmd functionality that allows remote attackers with high technical sophistication to potentially compromise authentication controls. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.1 and currently lacks a patch, requiring organizations to implement compensating controls or consider alternative solutions until remediation is available.
Firefox for iOS before version 147.2.1 fails to properly synchronize the address bar with page content when malicious scripts interfere with new tab loading, enabling attackers to conduct HTML spoofing attacks under trusted domains. An attacker can exploit this through a malicious webpage to deceive users into believing they are viewing legitimate content from a trusted site. This vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but has no patch currently available.
Arbitrary code execution in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings 2025-2026 results from an out-of-bounds read flaw in EPRT file processing, enabling attackers to compromise systems by tricking users into opening malicious files. The vulnerability affects local users with no privilege requirements and carries a high severity rating, though no patch is currently available.
Arbitrary code execution in Mattermost Desktop App through version 6.2.0 results from insufficient validation of help menu links, enabling a malicious server administrator to execute arbitrary executables on affected users' systems when they click specially crafted help items. This vulnerability affects multiple versions including 5.2.13.0 and 6.0, requiring user interaction and authenticated server access to exploit. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity vulnerability.
Mattermost versions 11.1.x <= 11.1.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.9, 11.2.x <= 11.2.1 fail to sanitize sensitive data in WebSocket messages which allows authenticated users to exfiltrate password hashes and MFA secrets via profile nickname updates or email verification events. [CVSS 5.7 MEDIUM]
Information disclosure in Pretix email template processing allows authenticated backend users to extract sensitive system data including database credentials and API keys through specially crafted placeholder syntax that bypasses existing validation controls. An attacker with email template editing permissions can leverage this vulnerability to access confidential configuration information from the system. A patch is available to address the ineffective placeholder sanitization mechanism.
Information disclosure in Pretix email template processing allows authenticated backend users to extract sensitive system data including database credentials and API keys through specially crafted placeholder syntax that bypasses existing security controls. An attacker with email template modification privileges can leverage Python object introspection to access arbitrary system configuration details. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability affecting Pretix and its Double Opt In Step extension.
Pretix email template placeholder injection enables authenticated backend users to extract sensitive system information such as database credentials and API keys through specially crafted placeholder syntax that bypasses insufficient input validation. An attacker with backend access can leverage this vulnerability to enumerate system configuration details and potentially compromise infrastructure security. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue affecting Pretix installations.
eNet SMART HOME server ships with default credentials (user:user, admin:admin) (CVSS 9.8) enabling immediate administrative access to the smart home system.
Unidocs ezPDF DRM/Reader versions 2.0 and 3.0.0.4 on 32-bit systems contain an untrusted search path vulnerability in SHFOLDER.dll that could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to achieve arbitrary code execution through DLL hijacking. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, though exploitation is complex and requires local access. No patch is currently available from the vendor.
The RF communication protocol in the Micca KE700 car alarm system does not encrypt its data frames. An attacker with a radio interception tool (e.g., SDR) can capture the random number and counters transmitted in cleartext, which is sensitive information required for authentication.
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's SMB/CIFS client implementation allows local attackers with unprivileged access to exhaust kernel memory and cause a denial of service by triggering failed file operations on read-only mounted shares. An attacker can exploit this by repeatedly attempting to write files to a read-only CIFS mount, causing memory allocated for SMB requests to not be properly freed. The vulnerability persists until the cifs kernel module is unloaded, and currently lacks a public patch.
The Linux kernel's u32 traffic classifier fails to properly validate negative offset values in skb_header_pointer(), allowing local attackers with low privileges to trigger out-of-bounds memory reads and cause denial of service. This vulnerability affects the network scheduling subsystem and requires local access to exploit, with no currently available patch.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cgroup/dmem: avoid pool UAF An UAF issue was observed: BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in page_counter_uncharge+0x65/0x150 Write of size 8 at addr ffff888106715440 by task insmod/527 CPU: 4 UID: 0 PID: 527 Comm: insmod 6.19.0-rc7-next-20260129+ #11 Tainted: [O]=OOT_MODULE Call Trace: <TASK> dump_stack_lvl+0x82/0xd0 kasan_report+0xca/0x100 kasan_check_range+0x39/0x1c0 page_counter_uncharge+0x65/0x150 dmem_cgroup_uncharge+0x1f/0x260 Allocated by task 527: Freed by task 0: The buggy address belongs to the object at ffff888106715400 which belongs to the cache kmalloc-512 of size 512 The buggy address is located 64 bytes inside of freed 512-byte region [ffff888106715400, ffff888106715600) The buggy address belongs to the physical page: Memory state around the buggy address: ffff888106715300: fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc ffff888106715380: fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc >ffff888106715400: fa fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb ^ ffff888106715480: fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb ffff888106715500: fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb The issue occurs because a pool can still be held by a caller after its associated memory region is unregistered.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: target: iscsi: Fix use-after-free in iscsit_dec_session_usage_count() In iscsit_dec_session_usage_count(), the function calls complete() while holding the sess->session_usage_lock.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: linkwatch: use __dev_put() in callers to prevent UAF After linkwatch_do_dev() calls __dev_put() to release the linkwatch reference, the device refcount may drop to 1.
The Linux kernel's ALSA loopback driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the PCM trigger callback due to inadequate locking when accessing shared cable state during concurrent stream operations. A local attacker with minimal privileges can trigger this flaw by rapidly opening, closing, and triggering PCM streams, potentially causing kernel crashes or memory corruption. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Memory leak in AMD ASoC PDM DMA operations allows local attackers with user-level privileges to cause denial of service through resource exhaustion on affected Linux systems. The vulnerability persists as no patch is currently available, leaving vulnerable systems at continued risk of system instability or crash from cumulative memory consumption.
The Linux kernel's acpi_power_meter driver contains a deadlock vulnerability in its notify callback function that can cause a denial of service when device removal races with sysfs attribute access. A local user with privileges to trigger power meter notifications can exploit this to hang or crash the system. No patch is currently available.
The Linux kernel iwlwifi driver fails to properly cancel the mlo_scan_start_wk work queue item during disconnection, allowing it to execute after associated data structures are freed or modified. A local attacker with standard user privileges can trigger use-after-free or initialization-after-free memory corruption by manipulating interface state transitions, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation. No patch is currently available.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's binder subsystem allows local attackers with low privileges to cause memory corruption by accessing transaction objects after they have been freed during frozen target thawing. The flaw exists in binder_netlink_report() which dereferences a transaction pointer following a BR_TRANSACTION_PENDING_FROZEN error, potentially enabling denial of service or local privilege escalation. No patch is currently available.
CVE-2025-71223 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 5.5). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: mmp_pdma: Fix race condition in mmp_pdma_residue() Add proper locking in mmp_pdma_residue() to prevent use-after-free when accessing descriptor list and descriptor contents.
CVE-2025-71204 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 5.5). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: Sanitize syscall table indexing under speculation The syscall number is a user-controlled value used to index into the syscall table.
The Linux kernel's imx/tve driver fails to properly release a DDC device reference during probe failure or driver unbind, causing a resource leak that could lead to denial of service through memory exhaustion. Local users with driver interaction capabilities can trigger this leak through probe deferral or module unload operations. No patch is currently available to address this medium-severity vulnerability.
Linux kernel flexible proportions code can cause a denial of service through a deadlock when a hard interrupt fires during a soft interrupt's sequence count operation, allowing a local attacker with limited privileges to hang the system by triggering indefinite loops in proportion calculations. The vulnerability affects the fprop_new_period() function which lacks proper hardirq safety, creating a race condition between timer softirq context and block I/O hardirq handlers. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.
A race condition in the Linux kernel NFC subsystem allows local attackers with low privileges to cause a denial of service by triggering a use-after-free condition between rfkill device unregistration and NCI command queue destruction. An attacker can exploit this by closing a virtual NCI device file while rfkill operations are in progress, causing the kernel to access a destroyed work queue. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The Linux kernel's Saffirecode (sfc) driver contains a deadlock vulnerability in RSS configuration reading where the driver attempts to acquire a lock that the kernel's ethtool subsystem has already locked, causing the system to hang. A local user with sufficient privileges can trigger this denial of service condition by executing ethtool RSS configuration commands. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.
The Linux kernel's rocker network driver fails to free allocated memory in rocker_world_port_post_fini() when certain callback functions are not implemented, causing a memory leak of approximately 288 bytes per port during device removal. A local attacker with standard user privileges can trigger repeated device removal operations to exhaust kernel memory and cause a denial of service. No patch is currently available for this issue.
A double-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's xe/nvm driver allows local users with low privileges to cause a denial of service or potential code execution through improper memory management during auxiliary device initialization failures. The flaw occurs when auxiliary_device_add() fails and triggers both the release callback and an additional kfree() operation on the same memory region. This affects Linux systems with the xe driver, and no patch is currently available.
A race condition in Linux kernel shmem swap entry handling allows local attackers with user privileges to cause denial of service through memory corruption when swap entries are truncated concurrently with other operations. The vulnerability stems from an unprotected order lookup that can become stale before the actual swap entry removal, potentially causing truncation to erase data beyond intended boundaries. No patch is currently available.