# CVE-2025-39708: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  media: iris: Fix NULL pointer dereference  A war...

CVE-2025-39708 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2025-39708 (version 6.16.5-1), released September 5, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-39708
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 5, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  media: iris: Fix NULL pointer dereference  A warning reported by smatch indicated a possible null pointer dereference where one of the arguments to API "iris_hfi_gen2_handle_system_error" could sometimes be null.  To fix this, add a check to validate that the argument passed is not null before accessing its members.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.16.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-39708](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-39708.md) | Sep 5, 2025 |

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