CVE-2025-38635
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Publication date: 2025-08-22
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | 6.1.153-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 5.10.244-1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's davinci clock driver where a function called devm_kasprintf() can return NULL if memory allocation fails. The function davinci_lpsc_clk_register() did not check for this NULL return value, leading to a NULL pointer dereference, which can cause the system to crash or behave unexpectedly. The fix adds a NULL check after devm_kasprintf() to prevent this issue and ensure no resources are leaked.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel, potentially leading to system crashes or instability. This can disrupt normal operations and may require a system reboot or recovery.