CVE-2025-40102 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.4/6.18-rc1 arm64 uninitialized pointer

October 30, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.4/6.18-rc1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component arm64. Executing manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-40102. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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