Linux Kernel up to 5.4.294/5.10.238/5.15.185/6.15.3 media fimc_is_hw_change_mode state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.294/5.10.238/5.15.185/6.15.3. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function fimc_is_hw_change_mode of the component media. This manipulation causes state issue. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-38237. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.294/5.10.238/5.15.185/6.15.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fimc_is_hw_change_mode of the component media. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: platform: exynos4-is: Add hardware sync wait to fimc_is_hw_change_mode() In fimc_is_hw_change_mode(), the function changes camera modes without waiting for hardware completion, risking corrupted data or system hangs if subsequent operations proceed before the hardware is ready. Add fimc_is_hw_wait_intmsr0_intmsd0() after mode configuration, ensuring hardware state synchronization and stable interrupt handling.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38237 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/19/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264318 (Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20553)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.295, 5.10.239, 5.15.186, 6.15.4 or 6.16-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b0d92b94278561f43057003a73a17ce13b7c1a1a/e4077a10a25560ec0bd0b42322e4ea027d6f76e2/bb97dfab7615fea97322b8a6131546e80f878a69/14acbb5af101b7bb58c0952949bba4c5fdf0ee7e/bd9f6ce7d512fa21249415c16af801a4ed5d97b6 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264318), EUVD (EUVD-2025-20418) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1481). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 264318
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20553)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.295/5.10.239/5.15.186/6.15.4/6.16-rc1
Patch: b0d92b94278561f43057003a73a17ce13b7c1a1a/e4077a10a25560ec0bd0b42322e4ea027d6f76e2/bb97dfab7615fea97322b8a6131546e80f878a69/14acbb5af101b7bb58c0952949bba4c5fdf0ee7e/bd9f6ce7d512fa21249415c16af801a4ed5d97b6

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04/16/2025 🔍
07/08/2025 +83 days 🔍
07/08/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2025 +164 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38237 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38237
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315313
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1481 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2025 10:10
Updated: 12/19/2025 08:37
Changes: 07/08/2025 10:10 (58), 07/11/2025 16:42 (1), 08/29/2025 10:33 (7), 09/13/2025 02:34 (2), 09/28/2025 11:58 (1), 12/19/2025 08:37 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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