CVE-2025-38288: linux kernel vulnerability

What is known

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Fix smp_processor_id() call trace for preemptible kernels Correct kernel call trace when calling smp_processor_id() when called in preemptible kernels by using raw_smp_processor_id(). smp_processor_id() checks to see if preemption is disabled and if not, issue an error message followed by a call to dump_stack(). Brief example of call trace: kernel: check_preemption_disabled: 436 callbacks suppressed kernel: BUG: using smp_processor_id() in preemptible [00000000] code: kworker/u1025:0/2354 kernel: caller is pqi_scsi_queue_command+0x183/0x310 [smartpqi] kernel: CPU: 129 PID: 2354 Comm: kworker/u1025:0 kernel: ... kernel: Workqueue: writeback wb_workfn (flush-253:0) kernel: Call Trace: kernel: <TASK> kernel: dump_stack_lvl+0x34/0x48 kernel: check_preemption_disabled+0xdd/0xe0 kernel: pqi_scsi_queue_command+0x183/0x310 [smartpqi] kernel: ...

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-38288, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) affecting linux kernel, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether linux kernel is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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