Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3 net out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3. Impacted is an unknown function of the component net. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38422. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component net. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lan743x: Modify the EEPROM and OTP size for PCI1xxxx devices Maximum OTP and EEPROM size for hearthstone PCI1xxxx devices are 8 Kb and 64 Kb respectively. Adjust max size definitions and return correct EEPROM length based on device. Also prevent out-of-bound read/write.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38422 since 04/16/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270134 (Debian dla-4328 : linux-config-6.1 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4 or 6.16-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6b4201d74d0a49af2123abf2c9d142e59566714b/088279ff18cdc437d6fac5890e0c52c624f78a5b/51318d644c993b3f7a60b8616a6a5adc1e967cd2/9c41d2a2aa3817946eb613522200cab55513ddaa/3b9935586a9b54d2da27901b830d3cf46ad66a1e 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 (270134) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1653). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 270134
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4328 : linux-config-6.1 - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.142/6.6.95/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc1
Patch: 6b4201d74d0a49af2123abf2c9d142e59566714b/088279ff18cdc437d6fac5890e0c52c624f78a5b/51318d644c993b3f7a60b8616a6a5adc1e967cd2/9c41d2a2aa3817946eb613522200cab55513ddaa/3b9935586a9b54d2da27901b830d3cf46ad66a1e

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/25/2025 +100 days Advisory disclosed
07/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/03/2026 +162 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38422 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38422
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317696
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1653 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2025 19:07
Updated: 01/03/2026 21:11
Changes: 07/25/2025 19:07 (58), 08/20/2025 20:31 (7), 09/15/2025 00:12 (1), 09/16/2025 05:29 (1), 09/29/2025 00:09 (1), 10/14/2025 04:16 (2), 11/02/2025 12:40 (1), 11/17/2025 03:50 (1), 12/24/2025 07:28 (12), 01/03/2026 21:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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