CVE-2025-38361: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check dce_hwseq before dereferencing it [WHAT] hws was checked for null earlier in dce110_blank_stream, indicating hws can be null, and should be checked whenever it is used. (cherry picked from commit 79db43611ff61280b6de58ce1305e0b2ecf675ad)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 6.12.36
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.15.5
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e1482ae14b03b9fca73ef5afea26ede683f4450 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60e450eec5d63113c6ad5c456ce64c12b4496a6e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b669507b637eb6b1aaecf347f193efccc65d756e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df11bf0ef795b6d415c4d8ee54fa3f2105e75bcb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e881b82f5d3d8d54d168cd276169f0fee01bf0e7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38361? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check dce_hwseq before dereferencing it [WHAT] hws was checked for null earlier in dce110_blank_stream, indicating hws can be null, and should be checked whenever it is used. (cherry picked from commit 79db43611ff61280b6de58ce1305e0b2ecf675ad) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38361? +

CVE-2025-38361 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38361? +

CVE-2025-38361 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-2025-38361? +

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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