Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/dpu: Add missing NULL pointer check for pingpong interface It is checked almost always in dpu_encoder_phys_wb_setup_ctl(), but in a single place the check is missing. Also use convenient locals instead of phys_enc->* where available. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/693860/
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19.1, < 6.6.120 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35ea3282136a630a3fd92b76f5a3a02651145ef1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/471baae774a30a04cf066907b60eaf3732928cb7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/678d1c86566dfbb247ba25482d37fddde6140cc9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88733a0b64872357e5ecd82b7488121503cb9cc6Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71138?
CVE-2025-71138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/dpu: Add missing NULL pointer check for pingpong interface It is checked almost always in dpu_encoder_phys_wb_setup_ctl(),...
How severe is CVE-2025-71138?
CVE-2025-71138 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-2025-71138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.