CVE-2025-40224 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 hwmon devm_kzalloc null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 277671 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5. This affects the function devm_kzalloc of the component hwmon. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40224. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.