CVE-2025-39892

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: soc-core: care NULL dirver name on snd_soc_lookup_component_nolocked() soc-generic-dmaengine-pcm.c uses same dev for both CPU and Platform. In such case, CPU component driver might not have driver->name, then snd_soc_lookup_component_nolocked() will be NULL pointer access error. Care NULL driver name. Call trace: strcmp from snd_soc_lookup_component_nolocked+0x64/0xa4 snd_soc_lookup_component_nolocked from snd_soc_unregister_component_by_driver+0x2c/0x44 snd_soc_unregister_component_by_driver from snd_dmaengine_pcm_unregister+0x28/0x64 snd_dmaengine_pcm_unregister from devres_release_all+0x98/0xfc devres_release_all from device_unbind_cleanup+0xc/0x60 device_unbind_cleanup from really_probe+0x220/0x2c8 really_probe from __driver_probe_device+0x88/0x1a0 __driver_probe_device from driver_probe_device+0x30/0x110 driver_probe_device from __driver_attach+0x90/0x178 __driver_attach from bus_for_each_dev+0x7c/0xcc bus_for_each_dev from bus_add_driver+0xcc/0x1ec bus_add_driver from driver_register+0x80/0x11c driver_register from do_one_initcall+0x58/0x23c do_one_initcall from kernel_init_freeable+0x198/0x1f4 kernel_init_freeable from kernel_init+0x1c/0x12c kernel_init from ret_from_fork+0x14/0x28

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-10-01
Last modified 2026-01-14
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-476

CVE-2025-39892 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 6.16 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.16.6, 6.17 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.16
Fixed in
✓ 6.16.6 6.16.x ✓ 6.17

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-39892 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2025-39892?

    CVE-2025-39892 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 6.16 onward and has been patched in 6.16.6 and 6.17. CVE-2025-39892 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-39892?

    CVE-2025-39892 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-2025-39892?

    Yes — CVE-2025-39892 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.16.6 and 6.17. If you are running Linux kernel 6.16 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2025-39892 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2025-39892 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • 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 →

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