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CVE-2025-38286

7.1 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: at91: Fix possible out-of-boundary access at91_gpio_probe() doesn't check that given OF alias is not available or some…

Published Jul 10, 2025CWE-125EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2025-38286 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 10, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

pinctrl: at91: Fix possible out-of-boundary access

at91_gpio_probe() doesn't check that given OF alias is not available or

something went wrong when trying to get it. This might have consequences

when accessing gpio_chips array with that value as an index. Note, that

BUG() can be compiled out and hence won't actually perform the required

checks.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38286?

CVE-2025-38286 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 10, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38286?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-38286?

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.

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