CVE-2025-40073 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 msm null pointer dereference

October 28, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component msm. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40073. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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