CVE-2025-38452: net: ethernet: rtsn: Fix a null pointer dereference in rtsn_probe()
Published Jul 25, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: ethernet: rtsn: Fix a null pointer dereference in rtsnprobe()
Add check for the return value of rcargen4ptpalloc() to prevent potential null pointer dereference.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.12.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc5
Remediation
Event History
Jul 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38452?
CVE-2025-38452 has a medium severity rating due to potential null pointer dereference risks.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-38452?
CVE-2025-38452 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the ethernet subsystem.
3
How do I fix CVE-2025-38452?
To fix CVE-2025-38452, update the Linux kernel to the patched version that addresses the null pointer dereference.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-38452?
CVE-2025-38452 involves a null pointer dereference in the rtsn_probe() function of the Linux kernel.
5
When was CVE-2025-38452 resolved?
CVE-2025-38452 was resolved in a recent Linux kernel update.