CVE-2025-38240 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.86/6.12.22/6.13.10/6.14.1 mediatek mtk_dp_wait_hpd_asserted null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 240657 / WID-SEC-2025-0861)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.86/6.12.22/6.13.10/6.14.1. Impacted is the function mtk_dp_wait_hpd_asserted of the component mediatek. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-38240. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.