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Linux Kernel Synclink GT Driver Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Synclink GT driver. This issue arises in the 'slgt_clean' function when the driver fails to allocate an HDLC device. If the driver module is removed at this point, it triggers a general protection fault due to a null pointer dereference. The vulnerability affects several versions of the Linux kernel.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a general protection fault, causing a crash of the affected kernel module.

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
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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