CVE-2025-38687: comedi: fix race between polling and detaching
comedi: fix race between polling and detaching
Affected Software
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38687?
CVE-2025-38687 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38687?
To fix CVE-2025-38687, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that contains the patch addressing this vulnerability.
What causes the CVE-2025-38687 vulnerability?
CVE-2025-38687 is caused by a race condition between polling and detaching in the comedi driver, leading to a use-after-free condition.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2025-38687?
CVE-2025-38687 affects various versions of the Linux kernel where the comedi driver is implemented.
Is CVE-2025-38687 a remote exploit?
CVE-2025-38687 is not classified as a remote exploit, but it can potentially be triggered by local users with access to the comedi driver.