SB2025090480 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel amd pm driver



SB2025090480 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel amd pm driver

Published: September 4, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025090480
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-2025-38705)

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the amdgpu_set_pp_power_profile_mode() and parse_input_od_command_lines() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/amdgpu_pm.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.