Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: supply: cpcap-charger: Fix null check for power_supply_get_by_name In the cpcap_usb_detect() function, the power_supply_get_by_name() function may return `NULL` instead of an error pointer. To prevent potential null pointer dereferences, Added a null check.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.190 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27001e4f146624c4b3389b029bdc0f8049819560Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ebbb9106aaa2fd58e0359bc3a2490953db2ef0cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e9bdb563916287ba1b4258812434e0585ac6d00Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9784d832d7c103539cd9afb376534eaa35815d3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2436263144980cc99a9860c7b43335847afbe53Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9fa3aae08f99493e67fb79413c0e95d30fca5e9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f642500aa7ed93d2606e4f929244cce9c7467b3aPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38634?
CVE-2025-38634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: supply: cpcap-charger: Fix null check for power_supply_get_by_name In the cpcap_usb_detect() function, the power_supply_get...
How severe is CVE-2025-38634?
CVE-2025-38634 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-2025-38634?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.