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Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Crypto Driver

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's crypto driver for the OcteonTX2 platform has been addressed. The issue was a NULL pointer dereference that occurred in the driver release process when the CONFIG_DM_CRYPT option was enabled. The vulnerability arose because the driver improperly handled the dm-crypt feature, leading to a crash. The driver has been updated to remove the unnecessary CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check, which resolves the NULL pointer dereference issue.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a kernel NULL pointer dereference, causing a system crash.

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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