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CVE-2025-38092

8.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: use list_first_entry_or_null for opinfo_get_list() The list_first_entry() macro never returns NULL.

Published Jul 2, 2025CWE-476EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2025-38092 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ksmbd: use list_first_entry_or_null for opinfo_get_list()

The list_first_entry() macro never returns NULL. If the list is

empty then it returns an invalid pointer. Use list_first_entry_or_null()

to check if the list is empty.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/10379171f346e6f61d30d9949500a8de4336444aRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/334da674b25fdb7a1a4d4b89dcd7795144fc7e11Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/c78abb646ff823e7d22faad4cc0703d4484da9e8Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/cb7e06e9736d73007dc8dab7b353733bb37df86b

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38092?

CVE-2025-38092 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38092?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-38092?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-38092?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-38092 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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