In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm stats: check for and propagate alloc_percpu failure Check alloc_precpu()'s return value and return an error from dm_stats_init() if it fails. Update alloc_dev() to fail if dm_stats_init() does. Otherwise, a NULL pointer dereference will occur in dm_stats_cleanup() even if dm-stats isn't being actively used.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from linux organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-05-02T16:15:23.490
2025-11-12T16:46:33.133
Analyzed
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CVSSv3.1: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.14.312 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.19.280 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.4.240 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.10.177 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.15.105 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 6.1.22 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 6.2.9 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.3 | Yes |
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