CVE-2025-40121

Name: CVE-2025-40121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-12T11:15:41.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-40121 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: bytcr_rt5651: Fix invalid quirk input mapping When an invalid value is passed via quirk option, currently bytcr_rt5640 driver just ignores and leaves as is, which may lead to unepxected results like OOB access. This patch adds the sanity check and corrects the input mapping to the certain default value if an invalid value is passed.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: bytcr_rt5651: Fix invalid quirk input mapping When an invalid value is passed via quirk option, currently bytcr_rt5640 driver just ignores and leaves as is, which may lead to unepxected results like OOB access. This patch adds the sanity check and corrects the input mapping to the certain default value if an invalid value is passed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40121?

How severe is CVE-2025-40121?

Severity scoring for CVE-2025-40121 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40121?

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Source: NVD / NIST