CVE-2025-38142 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.93/6.12.33/6.15.2 hwmon read_string memory corruption (EUVD-2025-19801 / Nessus ID 249177)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.93/6.12.33/6.15.2. Affected is the function read_string of the component hwmon. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-38142. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.