CVE-2025-38458: atm: clip: Fix NULL pointer dereference in vcc_sendmsg()
Published Jul 25, 2025
·Updated
atm: clip: Fix NULL pointer dereference in vccsendmsg()
Affected Software
23 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.13<5.4.296
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.240
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.189
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.146
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.99
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc5
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.113-17.2.12-17.2.13-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
Event History
Jul 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38458?
CVE-2025-38458 has a high severity rating due to the potential for kernel crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-38458?
To fix CVE-2025-38458, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability is resolved.
3
What impact does CVE-2025-38458 have on systems?
CVE-2025-38458 can lead to a NULL pointer dereference, potentially causing system crashes.
4
Is CVE-2025-38458 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2025-38458 is not known to be remotely exploitable as it requires specific conditions within the kernel.
5
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38458?
CVE-2025-38458 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch addressing this vulnerability.