SB2025100154 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel display amdgpu_dm driver



SB2025100154 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel display amdgpu_dm driver

Published: October 1, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025100154
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-2025-39906)

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the dm_oem_i2c_hw_init() and dm_hw_fini() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/amdgpu_dm/amdgpu_dm.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.