CVE-2025-38021: drm/amd/display: Fix null check of pipe_ctx->plane_state for update_dchubp_dpp

Published Jun 18, 2025
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Updated

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

drm/amd/display: Fix null check of pipectx->planestate for updatedchubpdpp

Similar to commit 6a057072ddd1 ("drm/amd/display: Fix null check for pipectx->planestate in dcn20programpipe") that addresses a null pointer dereference on dcn20updatedchubpdpp. This is the same function hooked for updatedchubpdpp in dcn401, with the same issue. Fix possible null pointer deference on dcn401programpipe too.

(cherry picked from commit d8d47f739752227957d8efc0cb894761bfe1d879)

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
AMD Display Driver
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.15-rc6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch d8d47f739752227957d8efc0cb894761bfe1d879

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:28 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38021?

The severity of CVE-2025-38021 is classified as medium due to potential impact on system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38021?

To fix CVE-2025-38021, update your Linux kernel or AMD display driver to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38021?

CVE-2025-38021 affects the Linux kernel and AMD Display Driver.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-38021?

CVE-2025-38021 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-38021?

No specific workaround is available for CVE-2025-38021; updating is the recommended action.

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