CVE-2025-40251 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.117/6.12.59/6.17.9 new_device devl_rate_nodes_destroy reference count
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.117/6.12.59/6.17.9 and classified as critical. This affects the function devl_rate_nodes_destroy of the file /sys/bus/netdevsim/new_device. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40251. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.