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The mtk pmic keys tag covers discussions about the MediaTek PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) keys driver in the Linux kernel. Content focuses on CVE-2025-37972, a null-pointer dereference vulnerability that could cause a system crash. The tag highlights issues in low-level embedded and mobile Linux drivers, particularly around robustness and patch management for devices that may not receive frequent updates. Topics include kernel bug fixes, security vulnerabilities, and the challenges of maintaining driver stability on MediaTek-based hardware.
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    CVE-2025-37972: Small Linux patch fixes MTK PMIC keys null pointer crash

    A small, surgical change to the Linux kernel this spring closed a latent robustness hole in MediaTek’s PMIC input driver, but the bug and its patch underscore a repeated theme for embedded and mobile Linux users: tiny null-pointer mistakes in low-level drivers can produce outsized availability...
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