CVE-2025-38171

power: supply: max77705: Fix workqueue error handling in probe

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: supply: max77705: Fix workqueue error handling in probe The create_singlethread_workqueue() doesn't return error pointers, it returns NULL. Also cleanup the workqueue on the error paths.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f16be2b2927fdcfe40b596b7411c46d23a82034
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11741b8e382d34b13277497ab91123d8b0b5c2db

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38171?: CVE-2025-38171 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38171?: To fix CVE-2025-38171, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-38171 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38171 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-38171?: CVE-2025-38171 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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