CVE-2025-71111

MEDIUM

Linux kernel - TOCTOU

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (w83791d) Convert macros to functions to avoid TOCTOU The macro FAN_FROM_REG evaluates its arguments multiple times. When used in lockless contexts involving shared driver data, this leads to Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race conditions, potentially causing divide-by-zero errors. Convert the macro to a static function. This guarantees that arguments are evaluated only once (pass-by-value), preventing the race conditions. Additionally, in store_fan_div, move the calculation of the minimum limit inside the update lock. This ensures that the read-modify-write sequence operates on consistent data. Adhere to the principle of minimal changes by only converting macros that evaluate arguments multiple times and are used in lockless contexts.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 5.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-367
Status published
Products (25)
linux/Kernel 2.6.18 - 5.10.248linux
linux/Kernel 5.11.0 - 5.15.198linux
linux/Kernel 5.16.0 - 6.1.160linux
linux/Kernel 6.13.0 - 6.18.3linux
linux/Kernel 6.2.0 - 6.6.120linux
linux/Kernel 6.7.0 - 6.12.64linux
Linux/Linux < 2.6.18
Linux/Linux 2.6.18
Linux/Linux 5.10.248 - 5.10.*
Linux/Linux 5.15.198 - 5.15.*
... and 15 more
Published Jan 14, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026