CVE-2025-38081: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi-rockchip: Fix register out of bounds access Do not write native chip select stuff for GPIO chip selects. GPIOs can be numbered much higher than native CS. Also, it makes no sense.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 6.6.93
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.31
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/254e04ec799c1ff8c1e2bd08a57c6a849895d6ff https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a120221661fcecb253448d7b041a52d47f1d91f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a874e8b54ea21094f7fd2d428b164394c6cb316 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ace57bd1fb49d193edec5f6a1f255f48dd5fca90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38081? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi-rockchip: Fix register out of bounds access Do not write native chip select stuff for GPIO chip selects. GPIOs can be numbered much higher than native CS. Also, it makes no sense. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38081? +

CVE-2025-38081 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38081? +

CVE-2025-38081 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-2025-38081? +

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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