CVE-2025-38726 addresses a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ftgmac100 network driver. Specifically, the issue arises when phy_disconnect() is called, inadvertently nullifying netdev->phydev before fixed_phy_unregister() is invoked, leading to a potential system crash. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), requiring local access and low privileges to achieve a high impact on availability, likely through a denial-of-service. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.12, < 6.12.43CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.13, < 6.15.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.16, < 6.16.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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