CVE-2025-38602: iwlwifi: Add missing check for alloc_ordered_workqueue

Published Aug 19, 2025
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Updated

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

iwlwifi: Add missing check for allocorderedworkqueue

Add check for the return value of allocorderedworkqueue since it may return NULL pointer.

Affected Software

250 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.24<5.4.297
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.241
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.190
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.148
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.102
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.42
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.16.1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/linux<6.1.148-1
6.1.148-1
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6.12.43-1
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6.16.3-1
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5.4.297
linux/kernel>=5.5.0<5.10.241
5.10.241
linux/kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.190
5.15.190
linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.148
6.1.148
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.102
6.6.102
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.42
6.12.42
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.15.10
6.15.10
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6.16.1
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    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1020.21~24.04.1
  67. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gke to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1043.48
  68. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gkeop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1030.33
  69. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1044.44
  70. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-100.100.1
  71. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1046.49
  72. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1046.49.1
  73. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.20
  74. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1016.16
  75. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1043.44
  76. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1017.17~24.04.1
  77. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1047.51
  78. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-36.36.1~24.04.1
  79. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-xilinx to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1023.24
  80. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-bluefield to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1016.20
  81. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-2037.38
  82. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.1-1041.42
  83. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.14.0-1016.16~24.04.1
  84. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1046.49+fips1
  85. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1046.52+fips1
  86. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-100.100+fips1
  87. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1047.50+fips1
  88. Compensating control

    In the iwlwifi code, check the return value of alloc_ordered_workqueue and handle a NULL pointer result.

Event History

Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:03 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:39 AM
Severity

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38602?

The severity of CVE-2025-38602 is classified as moderate.

2

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-38602?

CVE-2025-38602 may lead to null pointer dereference, causing potential denial of service.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-38602?

To fix CVE-2025-38602, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38602?

CVE-2025-38602 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix being implemented.

5

Is CVE-2025-38602 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2025-38602 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

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