CVE-2025-40037
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: simplefb: Fix use after free in simplefb_detach_genpds() The pm_domain cleanup can not be devres managed as it uses stru…
Overview
CVE-2025-40037 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
fbdev: simplefb: Fix use after free in simplefb_detach_genpds()
The pm_domain cleanup can not be devres managed as it uses struct
simplefb_par which is allocated within struct fb_info by
framebuffer_alloc(). This allocation is explicitly freed by
unregister_framebuffer() in simplefb_remove().
Devres managed cleanup runs after the device remove call and thus can no
longer access struct simplefb_par.
Call simplefb_detach_genpds() explicitly from simplefb_destroy() like
the cleanup functions for clocks and regulators.
Fixes an use after free on M2 Mac mini during
aperture_remove_conflicting_devices() using the downstream asahi kernel
with Debian's kernel config. For unknown reasons this started to
consistently dereference an invalid pointer in v6.16.3 based kernels.
[ 6.736134] BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in simplefb_detach_genpds+0x58/0x220
[ 6.743545] Read of size 4 at addr ffff8000304743f0 by task (udev-w
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40037?
CVE-2025-40037 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40037?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40037?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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