Linux kernel
cpe:2.3:a:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, +3 more
A potential NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ene-kb3930 multi-function device (MFD) driver. The issue arises because the 'off_gpios' could be NULL, leading to a dereference error. This vulnerability has been addressed by adding a missing check in the 'kb3930_probe()' function. The problem was similar to a previously resolved issue in the 'backlight: hx8357' driver, also related to a potential NULL pointer dereference.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing a kernel crash or undefined behavior.
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