Linux Kernel ILI9341 Panel Driver Optional Regulator Handling Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ILI9341 panel driver relates to improper handling of optional regulator lookups. If the lookup fails, the driver does not correctly reset the pointer, potentially leading to a null pointer dereference. This issue can cause functions that rely on the regulator, such as 'mipi_dbi_poweron_reset_conditional()', to crash by dereferencing a null pointer.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a kernel crash.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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