CVE-2025-40073 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 msm null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 271884 / WID-SEC-2025-2431)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component msm. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40073. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.