Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 usb privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7. This affects an unknown function of the component usb. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38474. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component usb. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: net: sierra: check for no status endpoint The driver checks for having three endpoints and having bulk in and out endpoints, but not that the third endpoint is interrupt input. Rectify the omission.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38474 since 04/16/2025. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264665 (SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:03204-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.147, 6.6.100, 6.12.40 or 6.15.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5849980faea1c792d1d5e54fdbf1e69ac0a9bfb9/5dd6a441748dad2f02e27b256984ca0b2d4546b6/65c666aff44eb7f9079c55331abd9687fb77ba2d/bfe8ef373986e8f185d3d6613eb1801a8749837a/4c4ca3c46167518f8534ed70f6e3b4bf86c4d158 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 (264665) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1665). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • 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
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM Security Verify Access

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264665
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:03204-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.147/6.6.100/6.12.40/6.15.8
Patch: 5849980faea1c792d1d5e54fdbf1e69ac0a9bfb9/5dd6a441748dad2f02e27b256984ca0b2d4546b6/65c666aff44eb7f9079c55331abd9687fb77ba2d/bfe8ef373986e8f185d3d6613eb1801a8749837a/4c4ca3c46167518f8534ed70f6e3b4bf86c4d158

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/28/2025 +103 days Advisory disclosed
07/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/25/2026 +181 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38474 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38474
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317897
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1665 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2025 14:52
Updated: 01/25/2026 13:46
Changes: 07/28/2025 14:52 (56), 08/17/2025 20:23 (7), 08/18/2025 12:24 (1), 08/23/2025 22:14 (1), 08/26/2025 16:03 (1), 08/29/2025 00:12 (1), 09/13/2025 19:26 (2), 09/30/2025 11:43 (1), 10/18/2025 10:01 (1), 11/02/2025 00:36 (1), 11/16/2025 19:16 (1), 12/23/2025 02:41 (10), 01/25/2026 13:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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