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The pru remoteproc tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the PRU (Programmable Real-Time Unit) remoteproc driver in the Linux kernel, including security patches and bug fixes. Recent content highlights CVE-2025-40033, a NULL-pointer dereference vulnerability in the pru_rproc_set_ctable function that could cause a kernel oops. The fix involves reordering an assignment to validate pointers before dereferencing. This tag is relevant for developers and system administrators working with embedded Linux systems that use TI PRU cores, particularly those tracking kernel security updates and stable backports.
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    Linux Kernel Patch CVE-2025-40033: Safe PRU Remoteproc CTable Fix

    The Linux kernel received a small but important defensive patch addressing CVE-2025-40033: a potential NULL-pointer dereference in the remoteproc PRU driver’s pru_rproc_set_ctable that, if triggered on an affected system, can cause a kernel oops and an availability outage. The fix is a surgical...
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