CVE-2025-21656 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.71/6.12.9 hwmon uninitialized pointer (Nessus ID 231811 / WID-SEC-2025-0155)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.71/6.12.9. Impacted is an unknown function of the component hwmon. Such manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21656. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.