CVE-2025-38494: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are valid. Directly calling in the low level transport driver function bypassed those checks and allowed invalid paramto be used.

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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	3.15 — 5.4.297
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.241
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.190
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.147
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.100
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.40
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e5017d84d650ca0eeaf4a3fe9264c5dbc886b81 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19d1314d46c0d8a5c08ab53ddeb62280c77698c0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40e25aa7e4e0f2440c73a683ee448e41c7c344ed https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a62a895edb2bfebffa865b5129a66e3b4287f34f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2ca42f190b6714d6c481dfd3d9b62ea091c946b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d18f63e848840100dbc351a82e7042eac5a28cf5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd8e8314f2ce225dade5248dcfb9e2ac0edda624 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10923b8d32a473b229477b63f23bbd72b1e9910

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-2025-38494? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are valid. Directly calling in the low level transport driver function bypassed those checks and allowed invalid paramto be used. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38494? +

CVE-2025-38494 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-2025-38494? +

CVE-2025-38494 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-2025-38494? +

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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