Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/tegra: nvdec: Fix dma_alloc_coherent error check Check for NULL return value with dma_alloc_coherent, in line with Robin's fix for vic.c in 'drm/tegra: vic: Fix DMA API misuse'.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 6.1.146 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e0812eedccd0629d73c9d0b1184a5db055df1daPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44306a684cd1699b8562a54945ddc43e2abc9eabPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/61b8d20962d00b7df117011c52f97cbb9c76a669Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a560de522374af931fa994d161db3667b0bb2545Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1240029f97ac8c06db4dd4407bbbf83e8d08570Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38543?
CVE-2025-38543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/tegra: nvdec: Fix dma_alloc_coherent error check Check for NULL return value with dma_alloc_coherent, in line with Robin's fix...
How severe is CVE-2025-38543?
CVE-2025-38543 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-2025-38543?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.