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Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in DSA Felix Component

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DSA Felix component could lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue arises because the memory allocation function kzalloc() may fail and return NULL. To prevent this potential dereference of a NULL pointer, it is advisable to check the 'sgi' variable before use.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing a kernel crash or other undefined behavior.

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

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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