CVE-2025-39762
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Publication date: 2025-09-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-26

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: add null check [WHY] Prevents null pointer dereferences to enhance function robustness [HOW] Adds early null check and return false if invalid.
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Published
2025-09-11
Last Modified
2025-11-26
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-39762
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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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)
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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's drm/amd/display component involved a missing null pointer check. The fix adds an early null check to prevent null pointer dereferences, which enhances the robustness of the function by avoiding potential crashes or undefined behavior.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, the vulnerability could cause the affected function to dereference a null pointer, potentially leading to system crashes or instability. This could disrupt normal operation of the system using the affected Linux kernel component.

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