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Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in USB Gadget ASPEED Component

Vulnerability

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the USB gadget ASPEED component of the Linux kernel. The issue arises because the variable 'd->name', returned by 'devm_kasprintf()', could be NULL. This vulnerability has been addressed by adding a pointer check to prevent the potential NULL pointer dereference. This issue was discovered through static analysis.

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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