SB2025070452 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel drm display driver



SB2025070452 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel drm display driver

Published: July 4, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025070452
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38130)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the drm_connector_hdmi_audio_hook_plugged_cb() function in drivers/gpu/drm/display/drm_hdmi_audio_helper.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.