CVE-2025-40005 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9 spi reference count

October 20, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.9. This affects an unknown function of the component spi. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40005. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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