CVE-2025-38304
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Fix NULL pointer deference on eir_get_service_data The len parameter is considered optional so it can be NULL so it cannot be used for skipping to next entry of EIR_SERVICE_DATA.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2025-38304 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
5.19
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.142,
6.6.94,
6.12.34,
6.15.3,
6.16
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-38304 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20a2aa01f5aeb6daad9aeaa7c33dd512c58d81eb
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/497c9d2d7d3983826bb02c10fb4a5818be6550fb
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bf29910570666e668a60d953f8da78e95bb7fa2
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2025-38304?
CVE-2025-38304 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.19 onward and has been patched in 6.1.142, 6.6.94, 6.12.34 and others. CVE-2025-38304 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-38304?
CVE-2025-38304 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-38304?
Yes — CVE-2025-38304 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.142, 6.6.94, 6.12.34 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 5.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2025-38304 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2025-38304 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →