CVE-2025-39997 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.10/6.17.0 ALSA snd_usbmidi_free use after free

October 15, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.10/6.17.0. This affects the function snd_usbmidi_free of the component ALSA. This manipulation causes use after free.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39997. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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