CVE-2025-37970: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in case pattern_len is equal to zero and the device FIFO is not empty.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.11 — 5.4.294
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.238
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.183
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.139
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.91
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.29
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/159ca7f18129834b6f4c7eae67de48e96c752fc9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3bb6c02d6fe8347ce1785016d135ff539c20043c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c4a5000618a8c44200d455c92e2f2a4db264717 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84e39f628a3a3333add99076e4d6c8b42b12d3a0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1cad8a3bca41dead9980615d35efc7bff1fd534 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da33c4167b9cc1266a97215114cb74679f881d0c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f06a1a1954527cc4ed086d926c81ff236b2adde9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3cf233c946531a92fe651ff2bd15ebbe60630a7

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00010.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37970? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: st_lsm6dsx: fix possible lockup in st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo Prevent st_lsm6dsx_read_fifo from falling in an infinite loop in case pattern_len is equal to zero and the device FIFO is not empty. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37970? +

CVE-2025-37970 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-37970? +

CVE-2025-37970 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37970? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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