CVE-2025-38253
Last modified
CVE-2025-38253 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: wacom: fix crash in wacom_aes_battery_handler() Commit fd2a9b29dc9c ("HID: wacom: Remove AES power_supply after extended inactivity") introduced wacom_aes_battery_handler() which is scheduled as a delayed work (aes_battery_work). In wacom_remove(), aes_battery_work is not canceled. Consequently, if the device is removed while aes_battery_work is still pending, then hard crashes or "Oops: general protection fault..." are experienced when wacom_aes_battery_handler() is finally called. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: wacom: fix crash in wacom_aes_battery_handler() Commit fd2a9b29dc9c ("HID: wacom: Remove AES power_supply after extended inactivity") introduced wacom_aes_battery_handler() which is scheduled as a delayed work (aes_battery_work). In wacom_remove(), aes_battery_work is not canceled. Consequently, if the device is removed while aes_battery_work is still pending, then hard crashes or "Oops: general protection fault..." are experienced when wacom_aes_battery_handler() is finally called. E.g., this happens with built-in USB devices after resume from hibernate when aes_battery_work was still pending at the time of hibernation. So, take care to cancel aes_battery_work in wacom_remove().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.36 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.15.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.16 | Rc1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-38253?
How severe is CVE-2025-38253?
How do I fix CVE-2025-38253?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2025
- CVE-2025-38248In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…7.8
- CVE-2025-38249In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…7.1
- CVE-2025-3825A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has be…4.1
- CVE-2025-38250In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…7.8
- CVE-2025-38251In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38252In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38254In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38255In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38256In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38257In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…7.8
- CVE-2025-38258In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…5.5
- CVE-2025-38259In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been re…7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2025-38253?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
