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CVE-2025-40234

UnknownEPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2025-40234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix NULL pointer dereference in sleep handlers Devices without the AWCC interface don't initialize `awcc`. Add a check before dereferencing it in sleep handlers.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix NULL pointer dereference in sleep handlers Devices without the AWCC interface don't initialize `awcc`. Add a check before dereferencing it in sleep handlers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.15%

5.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40234?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: alienware-wmi-wmax: Fix NULL pointer dereference in sleep handlers Devices without the AWCC interface don't initialize `awcc`. Add a check before dereferencing it in sleep handlers.
How severe is CVE-2025-40234?
Severity scoring for CVE-2025-40234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40234?
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Source: NVD / NIST