CVE-2025-40221 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3 media uninitialized pointer (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component media. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-40221. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.