NULL pointer dereference in Linux
CVE-2025-39762
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.
EPSS: 0.001 (4.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux — versions 4562236b3bc0a28aeb6ee93b2d8a849a4c4e1c7c, 4.15, 0
- Linux Linux_kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-39762?
- CVE-2025-39762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-09-11.
- How severe is CVE-2025-39762?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.