CVE-2025-71191: Linux kernel · dmaengine: at_hdmac: fix device leak on of_dma_xlate()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1106.115~20.04.1 +59
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released by Ubuntu in updated Linux kernel packages for affected versions. Users should apply the standard system update and reboot to ensure the fix is applied. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of any third-party kernel modules are required after updating. Ubuntu Pro users have access to extended support and fixes. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dmaengine subsystem (at_hdmac driver) was identified and resolved. The issue involved a device reference leak during the of_dma_xlate() function, where the reference taken when looking up the DMA platform device was not properly released on successful allocation. This flaw could lead to resource exhaustion affecting system availability. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2025-71191 and is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5. Fixes have been released in updated Linux kernel packages, particularly for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS distributions, requiring system updates and reboots to apply. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions to mitigate the issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71191 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71191 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/b9074b2d7a230b6e28caa23165e9d8bc0677d333 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a86cf2c09e149d5718a5b7090545f7566da9334 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/987c71671367f42460689b78244d7b894c50999a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9074b2d7a230b6e28caa23165e9d8bc0677d333 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3c23b7e941349505c3d40de2cc0acd93d9ac057 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8162-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8186-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8187-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8188-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8243-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8275-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)