Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Check device memory pointer before usage Add a NULL check before accessing device memory to prevent a crash if dev->dm allocation in mlx5_init_once() fails.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4, < 5.15.190 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3046b011d368162b1b9ca9453eee0fea930e0a93Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4249f1307932f1b6bbb8b7eba60d82f0b7e44430Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62d7cf455c887941ed6f105cd430ba04ee0b6c9fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70f238c902b8c0461ae6fbb8d1a0bbddc4350eeaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9053a69abfb5680c2a95292b96df5d204bc0776fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da899a1fd7c40e2e4302af1db7d0b8540fb22283Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eebb225fe6c9103293807b8edabcbad59f9589bcPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-38645?
CVE-2025-38645 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Check device memory pointer before usage Add a NULL check before accessing device memory to prevent a crash if dev->dm a...
How severe is CVE-2025-38645?
CVE-2025-38645 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-2025-38645?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.