Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firewire: test: Fix potential null dereference in firewire kunit test kunit_kzalloc() may return a NULL pointer, dereferencing it without NULL check may lead to NULL dereference. Add a NULL check for test_state.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/352fafe97784e81a10a7c74bd508f71a19b53c2aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70fcb25472d90dd3b87cbee74b9eb68670b0c7b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6896bf4c611c3dd126f3e03685f2360a18b3d6fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21798?
CVE-2025-21798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firewire: test: Fix potential null dereference in firewire kunit test kunit_kzalloc() may return a NULL pointer, dereferencing it ...
How severe is CVE-2025-21798?
CVE-2025-21798 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.