CVE-2025-38055 | Linux Kernel prior 6.12.31/6.14.9 intel_pmu_pebs_event_update_no_drain null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.30/6.14.8/a9d6d466bcf0621a872e1052bc40e4c6f0541b8d. Affected is the function intel_pmu_pebs_event_update_no_drain. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38055. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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