CVE-2025-38634
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Publication date: 2025-08-22
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: kernel.org
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | 6.1.153-1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's power supply subsystem, specifically in the cpcap-charger driver. The function power_supply_get_by_name() may return NULL instead of an error pointer, and the cpcap_usb_detect() function did not properly check for this NULL value. This could lead to a null pointer dereference, which is a type of programming error that can cause the system to crash or behave unpredictably. The vulnerability was fixed by adding a null check to prevent such dereferences.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the Linux kernel to dereference a null pointer, potentially leading to a system crash or instability. This could result in denial of service or unexpected behavior in systems using the affected driver.