CVE-2025-22008: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: check that dummy regulator has been probed before using it Due to asynchronous driver probing there is a chance that the dummy regulator hasn't already been probed when first accessing it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 5.10.236
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.180
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.132
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.85
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.21
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.9
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21e3fdf3146f9c63888d6bfabbd553434a5fb93f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c7a50bec4958f1d1c84d19cde518d0e96a676fd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/998b1aae22dca87da392ea35f089406cbef6032d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a99f1254b11eaadd0794b74a8178bad92ab01cae

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22008? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: check that dummy regulator has been probed before using it Due to asynchronous driver probing there is a chance that the dummy regulator hasn't already been probed when first accessing it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-22008? +

CVE-2025-22008 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2025-22008? +

CVE-2025-22008 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-22008? +

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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