Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Fix WMI data block retrieval in sysfs callbacks After retrieving WMI data blocks in sysfs callbacks, check for the validity of them before dereferencing their content.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.187 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0deb3eb78ebf225cb41aa9b2b2150f46cbfd359ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5df3b870bc389a1767c72448a3ce1c576ef4deabPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68e9963583d11963ceca5d276e9c44684509f759Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92c2d914b5337431d885597a79a3a3d9d55e80b7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aaf847dcb4114fe8b25d4c1c790bedcb6088cb3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb617dd25ca176f3fee24f873f0fd60010773d67Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38412?
CVE-2025-38412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Fix WMI data block retrieval in sysfs callbacks After retrieving WMI data blocks in sysfs callbacks...
How severe is CVE-2025-38412?
CVE-2025-38412 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-38412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.