CVE-2025-39755: staging: gpib: Fix cb7210 pcmcia Oops
First published: Fri Apr 18 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: gpib: Fix cb7210 pcmcia Oops The pcmcia_driver struct was still only using the old .name initialization in the drv field. This led to a NULL pointer deref Oops in strcmp called from pcmcia_register_driver. Initialize the pcmcia_driver struct name field.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=6.13<6.13.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.14<6.14.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-39755?
CVE-2025-39755 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2025-39755?
To fix CVE-2025-39755, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39755?
CVE-2025-39755 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the pcmcia_driver struct.
What impact does CVE-2025-39755 have on system stability?
The impact of CVE-2025-39755 can lead to system crashes or instability due to the NULL pointer dereference.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-39755?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2025-39755 other than applying the appropriate kernel update.
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