Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: Fix null-ptr-deref in mt7925_thermal_init() devm_kasprintf() returns NULL on error. Currently, mt7925_thermal_init() does not check for this case, which results in a NULL pointer dereference. Add NULL check after devm_kasprintf() to prevent this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.9, < 6.12.39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03ee8f73801a8f46d83dfc2bf73fb9ffa5a21602Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bbdf4213711bb6dc365e7628430a63dd3280794Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e99e9b34ece0b6d3e82cb757e9f60fa414da999Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38541?
CVE-2025-38541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: Fix null-ptr-deref in mt7925_thermal_init() devm_kasprintf() returns NULL on error. Currently, mt7925_thermal_...
How severe is CVE-2025-38541?
CVE-2025-38541 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-2025-38541?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.