SB2025081848 - Input validation error in Linux kernel pinctrl qcom driver



SB2025081848 - Input validation error in Linux kernel pinctrl qcom driver

Published: August 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081848
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38516)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the msm_gpio_needs_dual_edge_parent_workaround() and msm_gpio_init() functions in drivers/pinctrl/qcom/pinctrl-msm.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.