Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix NULL pointer dereference in sleep handlers Devices without the AWCC interface don't initialize `awcc`. Add a check before dereferencing it in sleep handlers.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24c3812c9e817d19e4842d7495561594de1ddcb4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a49c4d48c3b60926e6a8cec217bf95aa65388ecc
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40234?
CVE-2025-40234 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix NULL pointer dereference in sleep handlers Devices without the AWCC interface don't initiali...
How severe is CVE-2025-40234?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-40234. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40234?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.