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Linux Kernel Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Power Management Domains

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's power management domain handling. The issue arises in the 'ti_sci_pm_domains' component, where the memory allocation function 'devm_kcalloc' may fail, leading to a null pointer being dereferenced later in the code. This vulnerability affects several versions of the Linux kernel.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads 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

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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