CVE-2025-39693
Unknown Unknown - Not Provided
BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-09-05

Last updated on: 2025-11-03

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Avoid a NULL pointer dereference [WHY] Although unlikely drm_atomic_get_new_connector_state() or drm_atomic_get_old_connector_state() can return NULL. [HOW] Check returns before dereference. (cherry picked from commit 1e5e8d672fec9f2ab352be121be971877bff2af9)
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
Probability:
Percentile:
Meta Information
Published
2025-09-05
Last Modified
2025-11-03
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-39693
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 6.1.153
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-UNKNOWN
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Quick Actions
Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMD display driver involves a potential NULL pointer dereference. Specifically, the functions drm_atomic_get_new_connector_state() or drm_atomic_get_old_connector_state() can, although unlikely, return NULL. If the code dereferences these NULL pointers without checking, it can cause a crash or unexpected behavior. The fix involves adding checks to ensure the pointers are not NULL before dereferencing them.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the Linux kernel to crash or behave unexpectedly due to a NULL pointer dereference in the AMD display driver. This could lead to system instability or denial of service, affecting the availability of the system.

Chat Assistant
Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2025-39693. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70
EPSS Chart