CVE-2025-37748
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu/mediatek: Fix NULL pointer deference in mtk_iommu_device_group Currently, mtk_iommu calls during probe iommu_device_register before the hw_list from driver data is initialized. Since iommu probing issue fix, it leads to NULL pointer dereference in mtk_iommu_device_group when hw_list is accessed with list_first_entry (not null safe). So, change the call order to ensure iommu_device_register is called after the driver data are initialized.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2025-37748 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
5.19
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.135,
6.6.88,
6.12.24,
6.13.12,
6.14.3,
6.15
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-37748 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f75cb27bef43c8692b0f5e471e5632f6a9beb99
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/38e8844005e6068f336a3ad45451a562a0040ca1
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69f9d2d37d1207c5a73dac52a4ce1361ead707f5
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2025-37748?
CVE-2025-37748 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.19 onward and has been patched in 6.1.135, 6.6.88, 6.12.24 and others. CVE-2025-37748 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-37748?
CVE-2025-37748 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-37748?
Yes — CVE-2025-37748 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.135, 6.6.88, 6.12.24 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 5.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2025-37748 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2025-37748 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →