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CVE-2025-38494

Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are valid. Directly calling in the low level transport driver function bypassed those checks and allowed invalid paramto be used.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.20%
10.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.07.28
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.20%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: do not bypass hid_hw_raw_request hid_hw_raw_request() is actually useful to ensure the provided buffer and length are valid. Directly calling in the low level transport driver function bypassed those checks and allowed invalid paramto be used.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux
Affected versions
>= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < dd8e8314f2ce225dade5248dcfb9e2ac0edda624, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < 40e25aa7e4e0f2440c73a683ee448e41c7c344ed, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < f10923b8d32a473b229477b63f23bbd72b1e9910, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < a62a895edb2bfebffa865b5129a66e3b4287f34f, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < 0e5017d84d650ca0eeaf4a3fe9264c5dbc886b81, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < d18f63e848840100dbc351a82e7042eac5a28cf5, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < 19d1314d46c0d8a5c08ab53ddeb62280c77698c0, >= 4fa5a7f76cc7b6ac87f57741edd2b124851d119f < c2ca42f190b6714d6c481dfd3d9b62ea091c946b, >= 3.15, >= 3.15 < 5.4.297, >= 5.5 < 5.10.241, >= 5.11 < 5.15.190, >= 5.16 < 6.1.147, >= 6.2 < 6.6.100, >= 6.7 < 6.12.40, >= 6.13 < 6.15.8, 6.16, 11.0
Fixed versions
5.4.297, 5.10.241, 5.15.190, 6.1.147, 6.6.100, 6.12.40, 6.15.8

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 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
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