CVE-2025-38363: drm/tegra: Fix a possible null pointer dereference

Published Jul 25, 2025
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Updated

drm/tegra: Fix a possible null pointer dereference

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.3<5.10.240
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.187
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.96
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.5
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-2
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.113-17.2.12-17.2.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1

Event History

Jul 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38363?

CVE-2025-38363 has a moderate severity due to the potential null pointer dereference it introduces.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38363?

To fix CVE-2025-38363, ensure that the latest patch for the Linux kernel is applied, which includes the fix for the null pointer dereference.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38363?

CVE-2025-38363 affects versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing the Tegra DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) subsystem.

4

What risk does CVE-2025-38363 pose to users?

CVE-2025-38363 poses a risk of system crash or unexpected behavior due to potential null pointer dereference in kernel operations.

5

Is CVE-2025-38363 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2025-38363 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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