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Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Media Iris Component

Vulnerability

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's media iris component. This issue arises in the 'iris_hfi_gen2_handle_system_error' API, where an argument can occasionally be NULL, leading to a potential dereference. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding a validation check to ensure the argument is not NULL before accessing its members.

Impact

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

Added: Sep 5, 2025, 7:34 PM
Updated: Sep 5, 2025, 7:34 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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