CVE-2025-38286: debian linux Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: at91: Fix possible out-of-boundary access at91_gpio_probe() doesn't check that given OF alias is not available or something went wrong when trying to get it. This might have consequences when accessing gpio_chips array with that value as an index. Note, that BUG() can be compiled out and hence won't actually perform the required checks.

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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	3.8 — 5.4.295
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.239
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.186
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.142
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.94
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.34
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.3
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/264a5cf0c422e65c94447a1ebebfac7c92690670 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/288c39286f759314ee8fb3a80a858179b4f306da https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ecafe59668d2506a68459a9d169ebe41a147a41 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/762ef7d1e6eefad9896560bfcb9bcf7f1b6df9c1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db5665cbfd766db7d8cd0e5fd6e3c0b412916774 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e02e12d6a7ab76c83849a4122785650dc7edef65 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb435bc4c74acbb286cec773deac13d117d3ef39 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1c1fdc41fbf7e308ced9c86f3f66345a3f6f478

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38286? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: at91: Fix possible out-of-boundary access at91_gpio_probe() doesn't check that given OF alias is not available or something went wrong when trying to get it. This might have consequences when accessing gpio_chips array with that value as an index. Note, that BUG() can be compiled out and hence won't actually perform the required checks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38286? +

CVE-2025-38286 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-2025-38286? +

CVE-2025-38286 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38286? +

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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