CVE-2025-39708 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: iris: Fix NULL pointer dereference A warning reported by smatch indicated a possible null pointer dereference where one of the arguments to API "iris_hfi_gen2_handle_system_error" could sometimes be null. To fix this, add a check to validate that the argument passed is not null before accessing its members.
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's media iris component. This issue arises in the 'iris_hfi_gen2_handle_system_error' API, where an argument can occasionally be NULL, leading to a potential dereference. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding a validation check to ensure the argument is not NULL before accessing its members.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f837559ccdd275c5a059e6ac4d5034b03409f1d | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/992ddee3c0da5f113ba86892ace467c1ac645538 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.15, < 6.16.4 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 5, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |