CVE-2025-38661: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix `dmi_system_id` array
Published Aug 22, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix dmisystemid array
Add missing empty member to awccdmitable.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15<6.15.9
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
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc7
Event History
Aug 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38661?
CVE-2025-38661 has a moderate severity level related to an issue in the Linux kernel's handling of `dmi_system_id`.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-38661?
To fix CVE-2025-38661, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38661?
CVE-2025-38661 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the Alienware WMI interface.
4
Can CVE-2025-38661 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-38661 does not facilitate remote exploitation directly but could be leveraged for local privilege escalation.
5
When was CVE-2025-38661 disclosed?
CVE-2025-38661 was disclosed and patched in the Linux kernel updates released in 2025.