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- CVE-2025-37841
CVE-2025-37841: pm: cpupower: bench: Prevent NULL dereference on malloc failure
First published: Fri May 09 2025(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.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34a9394794b0f97af6afedc0c9ee2012c24b28ed
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79bded9d70142d2a11d931fc029afece471641db
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e297a02e03dceb2874789ca40bd4e65c5371704
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87b9f0867c0afa7e892f4b30c36cff6bf2707f85
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/942a4b97fc77516678b1d8af1521ff9a94c13b3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8d28fa305b78c5d1073b63f26db265ba8291ae1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ceec06f464d5cfc0ba966225f7d50506ceb62242
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e38122aa3fd0f9788186e86a677925bfec0b2d1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/208baa3ec9043a664d9acfb8174b332e6b17fb69
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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