CVE-2025-71291
MediumSummary
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to possible null-pointer dereferences in the bcm_vk_read() function has been resolved. If the entry pointer is NULL and rc is set to -EMSGSIZE, an issue may occur.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to system crashes or unexpected behavior, potentially leading to data loss or service downtime.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and minimize the risk associated with its exploitation.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: bcm_vk: Fix possible null-pointer dereferences in bcm_vk_read() In the function bcm_vk_read(), the pointer entry is checked, indicating that it can be NULL. If entry is NULL and rc is set to -EMSGSIZE, the following code may