CVE-2025-39705: drm/amd/display: fix a Null pointer dereference vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2025
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Updated

drm/amd/display: fix a Null pointer dereference vulnerability

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<6.12.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.4
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-1

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 9dd8e2ba268c636c240a918e0a31e6feaee19404

Event History

Sep 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:09 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:09 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39705?

CVE-2025-39705 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for null pointer dereference leading to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39705?

To fix CVE-2025-39705, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-39705?

CVE-2025-39705 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the AMD display driver's cleanup function.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2025-39705?

CVE-2025-39705 can result in a denial of service condition due to a null pointer dereference.

5

When was CVE-2025-39705 disclosed?

CVE-2025-39705 was disclosed following the identification of the null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

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