CVE-2025-37826: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: ufs: core: Add NULL check in ufshcd_mcq_compl_pending_transfer() Add a NULL check for the returned hwq pointer by ufshcd_mcq_req_to_hwq(). This is similar to the fix in commit 74736103fb41 ("scsi: ufs: core: Fix ufshcd_abort_one racing issue").

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.5 — 6.12.26
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.5
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08a966a917fe3d92150fa3cc15793ad5e57051eb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700128d67d57bb1de4251e563ab85202def36c50 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eeab6618037be84e438e9d6ed5d9a53502faf81f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37826? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: ufs: core: Add NULL check in ufshcd_mcq_compl_pending_transfer() Add a NULL check for the returned hwq pointer by ufshcd_mcq_req_to_hwq(). This is similar to the fix in commit 74736103fb41 ("scsi: ufs: core: Fix ufshcd_abort_one racing issue"). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37826? +

CVE-2025-37826 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-37826? +

CVE-2025-37826 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37826? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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