CVE-2025-38448: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: u_serial: Fix race condition in TTY wakeup A race condition occurs when gs_start_io() calls either gs_start_rx() or gs_start_tx(), as those functions briefly drop the port_lock for usb_ep_queue(). This allows gs_close() and gserial_disconnect() to clear port.tty and port_usb, respectively. Use the null-safe TTY Port helper function to wake up TTY. Example CPU1: CPU2: gserial_connect() // lock gs_close() // await lock gs_start_rx() // unlock usb_ep_queue() gs_close() // lock, reset port.tty and unlock gs_start_rx() // lock tty_wakeup() // NPE

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.5 — 5.4.296
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.240
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.189
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.146
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.99
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.39
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18d58a467ccf011078352d91b4d6a0108c7318e8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5012673d49788f16bb4e375b002d7743eb642d9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abf3620cba68e0e51e5c21054ce4f925f75b3661 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c529c3730bd09115684644e26bf01ecbd7e2c2c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6eb4a05af3d0ba3bc4e8159287722fb9abc6359 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8c80a3a35c2e3488409de2d5376ef7e662a2bf5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d43657b59f36e88289a6066f15bc9a80df5014eb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee8d688e2ba558f3bb8ac225113740be5f335417

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38448? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: u_serial: Fix race condition in TTY wakeup A race condition occurs when gs_start_io() calls either gs_start_rx() or gs_start_tx(), as those functions briefly drop the port_lock for usb_ep_queue(). This allows gs_close() and gserial_disconnect() to clear port.tty and port_usb, respectively. Use the null-safe TTY Port helper function to wake up TTY. Example CPU1: CPU2: gserial_connect() // lock gs_close() // await lock gs_start_rx() // unlock usb_ep_queue() gs_close() // lock, reset port.tty and unlock gs_start_rx() // lock tty_wakeup() // NPE It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-38448? +

CVE-2025-38448 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 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-2025-38448? +

CVE-2025-38448 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-2025-38448? +

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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