CVE-2025-38547: iio: adc: axp20x_adc: Add missing sentinel to AXP717 ADC channel maps

Published Aug 16, 2025
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Updated

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

iio: adc: axp20xadc: Add missing sentinel to AXP717 ADC channel maps

The AXP717 ADC channel maps is missing a sentinel entry at the end. This causes a KASAN warning.

Add the missing sentinel entry.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.40
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.8
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
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch iio: adc: axp20x_adc: Add missing sentinel to AXP717 ADC channel maps

Event History

Aug 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:34 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38547?

The severity of CVE-2025-38547 is considered to be low as it primarily causes a KASAN warning without affecting the functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38547?

To fix CVE-2025-38547, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the missing sentinel has been added.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-38547?

CVE-2025-38547 affects the Linux kernel, specifically related to the AXP717 ADC channel maps.

4

Is CVE-2025-38547 exploitable?

CVE-2025-38547 is not considered exploitable, as it leads to a warning rather than a security compromise.

5

What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2025-38547?

CVE-2025-38547 impacts the iio: adc: axp20x_adc component within the Linux kernel.

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