Null Pointer Dereference in Linux Kernel's PCMCIA Driver

CVE-2025-39755

Summary

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's PCMCIA driver occurred due to improper initialization of the pcmcia_driver structure, specifically concerning the .name field. This oversight resulted in a potential NULL pointer dereference during the execution of the strcmp function when registering the driver. The issue exemplified a significant risk, as it could lead to unexpected system behavior or crashes upon driver registration.

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