CVE-2025-37853: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: debugfs hang_hws skip GPU with MES debugfs hang_hws is used by GPU reset test with HWS, for MES this crash the kernel with NULL pointer access because dqm->packet_mgr is not setup for MES path. Skip GPU with MES for now, MES hang_hws debugfs interface will be supported later.

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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	3.19 — 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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a322b330dc0b775d1d7a84e55c752d9451bfe7d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24b9e0e2e6147314c22d821f0542c4dd9a320c40 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a36f8d544522a19ef06ed9e84667d154dcb6be52 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f84c57906f0fd2185e557d2552b20aa8430a4677 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe9d0061c413f8fb8c529b18b592b04170850ded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37853? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: debugfs hang_hws skip GPU with MES debugfs hang_hws is used by GPU reset test with HWS, for MES this crash the kernel with NULL pointer access because dqm->packet_mgr is not setup for MES path. Skip GPU with MES for now, MES hang_hws debugfs interface will be supported later. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37853? +

CVE-2025-37853 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-2025-37853? +

CVE-2025-37853 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37853? +

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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