CVE-2025-37852: debian linux Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: handle amdgpu_cgs_create_device() errors in amd_powerplay_create() Add error handling to propagate amdgpu_cgs_create_device() failures to the caller. When amdgpu_cgs_create_device() fails, release hwmgr and return -ENOMEM to prevent null pointer dereference. [v1]->[v2]: Change error code from -EINVAL to -ENOMEM. Free hwmgr.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.135
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.88
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.24
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.12
linux	linux_kernel	6.14 — 6.14.3
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1435e895d4fc967d64e9f5bf81e992ac32f5ac76 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22ea19cc089013b55c240134dbb2797700ff5a6a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55ef52c30c3e747f145a64de96192e37a8fed670 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b784734811438f11533e2fb9e0deb327844bdb56 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc4380f34613eaae997b3ed263bd1cb3d0fd0075 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8693e1bae9c08233a2f535c3f412e157df32b33

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37852? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: handle amdgpu_cgs_create_device() errors in amd_powerplay_create() Add error handling to propagate amdgpu_cgs_create_device() failures to the caller. When amdgpu_cgs_create_device() fails, release hwmgr and return -ENOMEM to prevent null pointer dereference. [v1]->[v2]: Change error code from -EINVAL to -ENOMEM. Free hwmgr. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37852? +

CVE-2025-37852 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-37852? +

CVE-2025-37852 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37852? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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