CVE-2025-38225: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: imx-jpeg: Cleanup after an allocation error When allocation failures are not cleaned up by the driver, further allocation errors will be false-positives, which will cause buffers to remain uninitialized and cause NULL pointer dereferences. Ensure proper cleanup of failed allocations to prevent these issues.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.13 — 6.1.143
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.95
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.35
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.4
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ee9469f818a0b4de3c0e7aecd733c103820d181 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d0efe7d35c75394f32ff9d0650a007642d23857 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7500bb9cf164edbb2c8117d57620227b1a4a8369 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b89ff9cf37ff59399f850d5f7781ef78fc37679f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec26be7d6355a05552a0d0c1e73031f83aa4dc7f

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38225? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: imx-jpeg: Cleanup after an allocation error When allocation failures are not cleaned up by the driver, further allocation errors will be false-positives, which will cause buffers to remain uninitialized and cause NULL pointer dereferences. Ensure proper cleanup of failed allocations to prevent these issues. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-38225? +

CVE-2025-38225 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38225? +

CVE-2025-38225 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38225? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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