CVE-2025-38332: scsi: lpfc: Use memcpy() for BIOS version

Published Jul 10, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

scsi: lpfc: Use memcpy() for BIOS version

The strlcat() with FORTIFY support is triggering a panic because it thinks the target buffer will overflow although the correct target buffer size is passed in.

Anyway, instead of memset() with 0 followed by a strlcat(), just use memcpy() and ensure that the resulting buffer is NULL terminated.

BIOSVersion is only used for the lpfcprintflog() which expects a properly terminated string.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<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<6.6.95
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.4
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38332?

CVE-2025-38332 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause panic in the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38332?

To fix CVE-2025-38332, you should apply the latest Linux kernel updates that address this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38332?

CVE-2025-38332 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the SCSI lpfc driver.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-38332?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-38332 is caused by improper handling of buffer sizes in strlcat(), leading to potential kernel panic.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-38332?

Yes, there are patches available in the updates for the Linux kernel that resolve CVE-2025-38332.

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