Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: vchiq_arm: Fix possible NPR of keep-alive thread In case vchiq_platform_conn_state_changed() is never called or fails before driver removal, ka_thread won't be a valid pointer to a task_struct. So do the necessary checks before calling kthread_stop to avoid a crash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.11, < 6.12.23 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1817c4b85011998604e5ff9a80a6e01adb7e7e81Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3db89bc6d973e2bcaa852f6409c98c228f39a926Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a915c896f95a989a7759a73f8c064f5dc3775175Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd38395b901327f77a82112f006240de22cf2cebPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-22078?
CVE-2025-22078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: vchiq_arm: Fix possible NPR of keep-alive thread In case vchiq_platform_conn_state_changed() is never called or fails bef...
How severe is CVE-2025-22078?
CVE-2025-22078 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-2025-22078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.