Review reviewHigh

CVE-2025-38425

Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: tegra: check msg length in SMBUS block read For SMBUS block read, do not continue to read if the message length passed from the device is '0' or greater than the maximum allowed bytes.

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: 0.16%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2025.07.26

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.16%

Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux
Affected versions: >= d7583c8a57485da19feb6dd85573763a8c5ec1d1 < c39d1a9ae4ad66afcecab124d7789722bfe909fa, >= d7583c8a57485da19feb6dd85573763a8c5ec1d1 < be5f6a65509cd5675362f15eb0440fb28b0f9d64, >= d7583c8a57485da19feb6dd85573763a8c5ec1d1 < 75a864f21ceeb8c1e8ce1b7589174fec2c3a039e, >= d7583c8a57485da19feb6dd85573763a8c5ec1d1 < 3f03f77ce688d02da284174e1884b6065d6159bd, >= d7583c8a57485da19feb6dd85573763a8c5ec1d1 < a6e04f05ce0b070ab39d5775580e65c7d943da0b, >= 5.18, < 6.1.142, >= 6.2 < 6.6.95, >= 6.7 < 6.12.35, >= 6.13 < 6.15.4, 11.0
Fixed versions: 6.1.142, 6.6.95, 6.12.35, 6.15.4

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: Not available