CVE-2025-39760: usb: core: config: Prevent OOB read in SS endpoint companion parsing

Published Sep 11, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

usb: core: config: Prevent OOB read in SS endpoint companion parsing

usbparsessendpointcompanion() checks descriptor type before length, enabling a potentially odd read outside of the buffer size.

Fix this up by checking the size first before looking at any of the fields in the descriptor.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.35<5.10.241
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.190
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.149
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.103
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.43
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.16.2
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Container<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1

Event History

Sep 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39760?

CVE-2025-39760 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39760?

To fix CVE-2025-39760, update the Linux kernel to a version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39760?

CVE-2025-39760 affects the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to the patch release that addresses this issue.

4

Can CVE-2025-39760 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-39760 may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability through crafted USB descriptors, potentially leading to data exposure.

5

What protections are available against CVE-2025-39760?

Using updated kernel versions and implementing security features such as USB filtering can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-39760.

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