Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are valid. Directly calling in the low level transport driver function bypassed those checks and allowed invalid paramto be used.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.15, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e5017d84d650ca0eeaf4a3fe9264c5dbc886b81Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19d1314d46c0d8a5c08ab53ddeb62280c77698c0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40e25aa7e4e0f2440c73a683ee448e41c7c344edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a62a895edb2bfebffa865b5129a66e3b4287f34fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2ca42f190b6714d6c481dfd3d9b62ea091c946bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d18f63e848840100dbc351a82e7042eac5a28cf5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd8e8314f2ce225dade5248dcfb9e2ac0edda624Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10923b8d32a473b229477b63f23bbd72b1e9910Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party AdvisoryMailing List
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party AdvisoryMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38494?
CVE-2025-38494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are v...
How severe is CVE-2025-38494?
CVE-2025-38494 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-2025-38494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.