Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in ASoC SMA1307 Component

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ASoC SMA1307 component could lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue arises because variables allocated by kzalloc and devm_kzalloc could be NULL, potentially causing a crash or undefined behavior. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding multiple pointer checks and cleanup procedures. This issue was identified through static analysis.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing a system crash or undefined behavior.

Added: Jun 18, 2025, 10:39 AM
Updated: Jun 18, 2025, 10:39 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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