CVE-2025-37841: pm: cpupower: bench: Prevent NULL dereference on malloc failure

Published May 9, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

pm: cpupower: bench: Prevent NULL dereference on malloc failure

If malloc returns NULL due to low memory, 'config' pointer can be NULL. Add a check to prevent NULL dereference.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.293
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.237
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.181
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.135
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.3
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-4

Event History

May 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-37841?

CVE-2025-37841 is considered a low-severity vulnerability related to NULL dereference on malloc failure in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-37841?

To fix CVE-2025-37841, ensure that you update your Linux Kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-37841?

The impact of CVE-2025-37841 may lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior due to a NULL pointer dereference.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-37841?

CVE-2025-37841 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch being implemented but the exact versions can vary.

5

Who discovered CVE-2025-37841?

CVE-2025-37841 was resolved by contributors to the Linux kernel community to enhance system stability.

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