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cve 2025 38274

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CVE-2025-38274 is a Linux kernel vulnerability disclosed in July 2025, affecting the FPGA test code. The issue involves a null-pointer oversight in the fpga_mgr_test_img_load_sgt() helper, which can pass a NULL pointer into sg_alloc_table(), leading to a kernel NULL dereference and denial-of-service. The vulnerability has been patched upstream. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of the bug, its impact on systems using FPGA manager test helpers, and the fix applied. This tag is relevant for Linux kernel developers, system administrators, and security researchers monitoring kernel vulnerabilities and patches.
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    Linux Kernel FPGA Test Code Patch CVE-2025-38274: Null Pointer DoS Fix

    A straightforward but dangerous null-pointer oversight in the Linux kernel’s FPGA test code — tracked as CVE‑2025‑38274 and disclosed in July 2025 — has been patched upstream after maintainers confirmed that the fpga_mgr_test_img_load_sgt() helper can pass a NULL pointer into sg_alloc_table()...
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