CVE-2025-38705
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Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-11-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: fix null pointer access Writing a string without delimiters (' ', '\n', '\0') to the under gpu_od/fan_ctrl sysfs or pp_power_profile_mode for the CUSTOM profile will result in a null pointer dereference.
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Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-11-24
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-38705
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linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel occurs when writing a string without delimiters (such as space, newline, or null character) to the gpu_od/fan_ctrl sysfs or pp_power_profile_mode for the CUSTOM profile. This action causes a null pointer dereference, which is a type of error where the system attempts to access memory through a pointer that is null, potentially leading to a crash or instability.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause a null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel, which may lead to system crashes or instability when interacting with the gpu_od/fan_ctrl sysfs or pp_power_profile_mode for the CUSTOM profile. This could disrupt normal system operations or cause denial of service.

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