Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: scpi: Fix null-ptr-deref in scpi_cpufreq_get_rate() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() can return NULL when the target CPU is not present in the policy->cpus mask. scpi_cpufreq_get_rate() does not check for this case, which results in a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.16, < 5.4.293 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/124bddf123311cd1f18bffd63a5d974468d59c67Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19e0eaa62e8831f2bc0285fef3bf8faaa7f3e09bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28fbd7b13b4d3074b16db913aedc9d8d37ab41e7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73b24dc731731edf762f9454552cb3a5b7224949Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8fbaa76690f67a7cbad315f89d607b46e3e06edePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad4796f2da495b2cbbd0fccccbcbf63f2aeee613Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da8ee91e532486055ecf88478d38c2f3dc234182Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdf035d9c5436536ffcfea0ac6adeb5dda3c3a23Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37829?
CVE-2025-37829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: scpi: Fix null-ptr-deref in scpi_cpufreq_get_rate() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() can return NULL when the target CPU is not pres...
How severe is CVE-2025-37829?
CVE-2025-37829 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-2025-37829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.