else if (type == PCI_EXP_TYPE_UPSTREAM ||
type == PCI_EXP_TYPE_DOWNSTREAM) {
parent = pci_upstream_bridge(pdev);
- if (!parent->has_secondary_link)
+
+ /*
+ * Usually there's an upstream device (Root Port or Switch
+ * Downstream Port), but we can't assume one exists.
+ */
+ if (parent && !parent->has_secondary_link)
pdev->has_secondary_link = 1;
}
}