CVE-2025-38484

iio: backend: fix out-of-bound write

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: backend: fix out-of-bound write The buffer is set to 80 character. If a caller write more characters, count is truncated to the max available space in "simple_write_to_buffer". But afterwards a string terminator is written to the buffer at offset count without boundary check. The zero termination is written OUT-OF-BOUND. Add a check that the given buffer is smaller then the buffer to prevent.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6eea9f7648ddb9e4903735a1f77cf196c957aa38
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01e941aa7f5175125df4ac5d3aab099961525602
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da9374819eb3885636934c1006d450c3cb1a02ed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38484?: CVE-2025-38484 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2025-38484?: To fix CVE-2025-38484, 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-2025-38484 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-38484 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-2025-38484?: CVE-2025-38484 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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