CVE-2025-39747
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: Add error handling for krealloc in metadata setup Function msm_ioctl_gem_info_set_metadata() now checks for krealloc failure and returns -ENOMEM, avoiding potential NULL pointer dereference. Explicitly avoids __GFP_NOFAIL due to deadlock risks and allocation constraints. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/661235/
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-2025-39747 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
3.12
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.12.43,
6.15.11,
6.16.2,
6.17
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-39747 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01e3eda8edc3c4caaa49261d1a56c799b0bd6268
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c8c354098ea9d4376a58c96ae6b65288a6f15d8
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53dc780c1e94ea782d8936b41bfaa83c663702eb
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2025-39747?
CVE-2025-39747 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 3.12 onward and has been patched in 6.12.43, 6.15.11, 6.16.2 and others. CVE-2025-39747 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-2025-39747?
CVE-2025-39747 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-2025-39747?
Yes — CVE-2025-39747 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.12.43, 6.15.11, 6.16.2 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 3.12 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2025-39747 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2025-39747 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 →