CVE-2026-45982

MediumCVSS 5.5

Published: 27/05/2026(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.13%

3th percentile - higher than 3% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability related to NULL pointer dereference in the acpi_ev_address_space_dispatch() function has been fixed. A new check has been added to cover a missed execution path.

Risk Assessment

Insufficient handling of a NULL pointer may lead to system crashes or unexpected behavior, posing risks to system stability and security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure system stability.

Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Fix NULL pointer dereference in acpi_ev_address_space_dispatch() Cover a missed execution path with a new check.