Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Avoid buffer overflow in current_password_store() If the 'buf' array received from the user contains an empty string, the 'length' variable will be zero. Accessing the 'buf' array element with index 'length - 1' will result in a buffer overflow. Add a check for an empty string. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.185 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e89a4077490f52cde652d17e32519b666abf3a6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60bd13f8c4b3de2c910ae1cdbef85b9bbc9685f5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8594a123cfa23d708582dc6fb36da34479ef8a5bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97066373ffd55bd9af0b512ff3dd1f647620a3dcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f86465626917df3b8bdd2756ec0cc9d179c5af0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb7cde625872709b8cedad9b241e0ec3d82fa7d3Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38077?
CVE-2025-38077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Avoid buffer overflow in current_password_store() If the 'buf' array received from the user contain...
How severe is CVE-2025-38077?
CVE-2025-38077 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-38077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.