Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Media Components

CVE-2025-39708

What is CVE-2025-39708?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel related to the media components where a null pointer dereference could occur. This issue arises during the execution of the function 'iris_hfi_gen2_handle_system_error', where one of its arguments may inadvertently be null. To mitigate this risk, a validation check has been incorporated to ensure that the argument is not null before accessing its properties, thereby preventing potential crashes and enhancing stability.

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