Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 com20020pci_probe null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. The affected element is the function com20020pci_probe. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-22054. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function com20020pci_probe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arcnet: Add NULL check in com20020pci_probe() devm_kasprintf() returns NULL when memory allocation fails. Currently, com20020pci_probe() does not check for this case, which results in a NULL pointer dereference. Add NULL check after devm_kasprintf() to prevent this issue and ensure no resources are left allocated.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-22054 since 12/29/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234884 (Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.292, 5.10.236, 5.15.180, 6.1.134, 6.6.87, 6.12.23, 6.13.11, 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 661cf5d102949898c931e81fd4e1c773afcdeafa/905a34dc1ad9a53a8aaaf8a759ea5dbaaa30418d/ef8b29398ea6061ac8257f3e45c9be45cc004ce2/be8a0decd0b59a52a07276f9ef3b33ef820b2179/ececf8eff6c25acc239fa8f0fd837c76bc770547/ebebeb58d48e25525fa654f2c53a24713fe141c3/a654f31b33515d39bb56c75fd8b26bef025ced7e/887226163504494ea7e58033a97c2d2ab12e05d4/fda8c491db2a90ff3e6fbbae58e495b4ddddeca3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (234884) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0844). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234884
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5907 : affs-modules-6.1.0-33-4kc-malta-di - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.292/5.10.236/5.15.180/6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 661cf5d102949898c931e81fd4e1c773afcdeafa/905a34dc1ad9a53a8aaaf8a759ea5dbaaa30418d/ef8b29398ea6061ac8257f3e45c9be45cc004ce2/be8a0decd0b59a52a07276f9ef3b33ef820b2179/ececf8eff6c25acc239fa8f0fd837c76bc770547/ebebeb58d48e25525fa654f2c53a24713fe141c3/a654f31b33515d39bb56c75fd8b26bef025ced7e/887226163504494ea7e58033a97c2d2ab12e05d4/fda8c491db2a90ff3e6fbbae58e495b4ddddeca3

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
04/16/2025 +107 days 🔍
04/16/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/15/2026 +305 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22054 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22054
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305124
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0844 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2025 17:22
Updated: 02/15/2026 09:17
Changes: 04/16/2025 17:22 (58), 04/28/2025 06:08 (2), 07/15/2025 01:31 (7), 10/13/2025 00:35 (1), 02/15/2026 09:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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