Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Lenovo Power Management Driver
CVE-2025-9548

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Lenovo

Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2025

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9548?

A local authenticated user could exploit a null pointer dereference vulnerability present in the Lenovo Power Management Driver. This exploitation may lead to system instability, including a Windows blue screen error. It is crucial for users to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Power Management Driver 0 < 1.69.70.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lenovo thanks Sam Dalgleish for reporting this issue.
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