CVE-2025-38664
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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 | kernel | 6.1.153 |
| linux | kernel | 5.10.244 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for the null pointer dereference in ice_copy_and_init_pkg(), which adds a check for the return value of devm_kmemdup().
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's ice driver, specifically in the function ice_copy_and_init_pkg(). It occurs because the return value of the devm_kmemdup() function was not checked, which could lead to dereferencing a null pointer and potentially causing a system crash or instability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause a system crash or instability due to a null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel. This could lead to denial of service or unexpected behavior in systems using the affected ice driver.