CVE-2025-40239 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5 will null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 277589 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function will. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-40239. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.