CVE-2025-38422: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lan743x: Modify the EEPROM and OTP size for PCI1xxxx devices Maximum OTP and EEPROM size for hearthstone PCI1xxxx devices are 8 Kb and 64 Kb respectively. Adjust max size definitions and return correct EEPROM length based on device. Also prevent out-of-bound read/write.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.19 — 6.1.142
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.95
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.35
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.4
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/088279ff18cdc437d6fac5890e0c52c624f78a5b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b9935586a9b54d2da27901b830d3cf46ad66a1e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/51318d644c993b3f7a60b8616a6a5adc1e967cd2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b4201d74d0a49af2123abf2c9d142e59566714b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c41d2a2aa3817946eb613522200cab55513ddaa

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38422? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lan743x: Modify the EEPROM and OTP size for PCI1xxxx devices Maximum OTP and EEPROM size for hearthstone PCI1xxxx devices are 8 Kb and 64 Kb respectively. Adjust max size definitions and return correct EEPROM length based on device. Also prevent out-of-bound read/write. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38422? +

CVE-2025-38422 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38422? +

CVE-2025-38422 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-2025-38422? +

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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