Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: apple-soc: Fix null-ptr-deref in apple_soc_cpufreq_get_rate() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() can return NULL when the target CPU is not present in the policy->cpus mask. apple_soc_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 | >= 6.2, < 6.6.89 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01e86ea22610d98ae6141e428019a6916e79f725Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1053dcf8a504d4933bb3f73df22bc363298d194bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9992649f6786921873a9b89dafa5e04d8c5fef2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbdba5f37413dbc09d82ad7235e5b7a2fb8e0f75Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-37831?
CVE-2025-37831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: apple-soc: Fix null-ptr-deref in apple_soc_cpufreq_get_rate() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() can return NULL when the target CPU i...
How severe is CVE-2025-37831?
CVE-2025-37831 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-2025-37831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.