CVE-2025-38168 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2025-38168: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf: arm-ni: Unregister PMUs on probe failure When a resource allocation fails in one clock domain of an NI device, we need to properly roll back all previously registered perf PMUs in other clock domains of the same device. Oth

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2025-38168 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in6.12.35-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

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