Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iwlwifi: Add missing check for alloc_ordered_workqueue Add check for the return value of alloc_ordered_workqueue since it may return NULL pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.24, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e9f85ee3b46453a2f250a57d3a9f10c70c71202Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6663c52608d8d8727bf1911e6d9218069ba1c85ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70a1b527eaea9430b1bd87de59f3b9f6bd225701Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7dd6350307af6521b6240b295c93b7eec4daebe6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90a0d9f339960448a3acc1437a46730f975efd6aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b398120fbe0acfef60b16f6a0f69902d385d7728Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0e43c3f6c0a79381b468574c241065998412b7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c80832d445653baba5ac80cd2c2637c437ac881bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca980f1911a7144d451d1c31298ab8507c6bd88fPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38602?
CVE-2025-38602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iwlwifi: Add missing check for alloc_ordered_workqueue Add check for the return value of alloc_ordered_workqueue since it may retu...
How severe is CVE-2025-38602?
CVE-2025-38602 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-2025-38602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.