Linux Kernel up to 6.15.9/6.16.0 devm_pinctrl_register uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.9/6.16.0. Affected is the function devm_pinctrl_register. The manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38654. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.9/6.16.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function devm_pinctrl_register. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: canaan: k230: Fix order of DT parse and pinctrl register Move DT parse before pinctrl register. This ensures that device tree parsing is done before calling devm_pinctrl_register() to prevent using uninitialized pin resources.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38654 since 04/16/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276629 (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS / 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7879-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.15.10, 6.16.1 or 6.17-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 0ec03251d01494ef207089b5bd626becfd05fd86/d94a32ac688f953dc9a9f12b5b4139ecad841bbb 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 (276629) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1898). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp AFF
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • NetApp FAS
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • Dell ECS

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 276629
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS / 25.04 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7879-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.15.10/6.16.1/6.17-rc1
Patch: 0ec03251d01494ef207089b5bd626becfd05fd86/d94a32ac688f953dc9a9f12b5b4139ecad841bbb

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
08/22/2025 +128 days Advisory disclosed
08/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/29/2026 +280 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38654 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321089
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1898 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service und Privilegieneskalation

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2025 23:32
Updated: 05/29/2026 02:52
Changes: 08/22/2025 23:32 (58), 09/22/2025 03:10 (7), 10/18/2025 03:16 (1), 10/26/2025 09:51 (1), 11/25/2025 07:09 (2), 11/26/2025 21:33 (11), 12/13/2025 13:17 (1), 02/13/2026 22:55 (1), 05/29/2026 02:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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