CVE-2025-38368: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: tps6594-pfsm: Add NULL pointer check in tps6594_pfsm_probe() The returned value, pfsm->miscdev.name, from devm_kasprintf() could be NULL. A pointer check is added to prevent potential NULL pointer dereference. This is similar to the fix in commit 3027e7b15b02 ("ice: Fix some null pointer dereference issues in ice_ptp.c"). This issue is found by our static analysis tool.

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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-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.5 — 6.6.96
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.36
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a10c8bff454b11ef553d9df19ee722d2df34cd0e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8d1b4f219e8833130927f19d1c8bfbf49215ce4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a99b598d836c9c6411110c70a2da134c78d96e67 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d27ee5c59881a64ea92e363502742cb4f38b7460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38368? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: tps6594-pfsm: Add NULL pointer check in tps6594_pfsm_probe() The returned value, pfsm->miscdev.name, from devm_kasprintf() could be NULL. A pointer check is added to prevent potential NULL pointer dereference. This is similar to the fix in commit 3027e7b15b02 ("ice: Fix some null pointer dereference issues in ice_ptp.c"). This issue is found by our static analysis tool. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-38368? +

CVE-2025-38368 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-2025-38368? +

CVE-2025-38368 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38368? +

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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