CVE-2025-40032
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: endpoint: pci-epf-test: Add NULL check for DMA channels before release The fields dma_chan_tx and dma_chan_rx of the struc…
Overview
CVE-2025-40032 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
PCI: endpoint: pci-epf-test: Add NULL check for DMA channels before release
The fields dma_chan_tx and dma_chan_rx of the struct pci_epf_test can be
NULL even after EPF initialization. Then it is prudent to check that
they have non-NULL values before releasing the channels. Add the checks
in pci_epf_test_clean_dma_chan().
Without the checks, NULL pointer dereferences happen and they can lead
to a kernel panic in some cases:
Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000050
Call trace:
dma_release_channel+0x2c/0x120 (P)
pci_epf_test_epc_deinit+0x94/0xc0 [pci_epf_test]
pci_epc_deinit_notify+0x74/0xc0
tegra_pcie_ep_pex_rst_irq+0x250/0x5d8
irq_thread_fn+0x34/0xb8
irq_thread+0x18c/0x2e8
kthread+0x14c/0x210
ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20
[mani: trimmed the stack trace]
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40032?
CVE-2025-40032 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40032?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40032?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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