CVE-2025-40255 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9 generic_hwtstamp_ioctl_lower null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. Affected is the function generic_hwtstamp_ioctl_lower. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40255. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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