CVE-2025-38098: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Don't treat wb connector as physical in create_validate_stream_for_sink Don't try to operate on a drm_wb_connector as an amdgpu_dm_connector. While dereferencing aconnector->base will "work" it's wrong and might lead to unknown bad things. Just... don't.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.7.2 — 6.12.31
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18ca68f7c657721583a75cab01f0d0d2ec63a6c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b14e726d57f61085485f107a6203c50a09695abd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbf4890c6f28fb1ad733e14613fbd33c2004bced

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38098? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Don't treat wb connector as physical in create_validate_stream_for_sink Don't try to operate on a drm_wb_connector as an amdgpu_dm_connector. While dereferencing aconnector->base will "work" it's wrong and might lead to unknown bad things. Just... don't. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-38098? +

CVE-2025-38098 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-2025-38098? +

CVE-2025-38098 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-2025-38098? +

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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