CVE-2025-40197
UnknownEPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2025-40197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mc: Clear minor number before put device The device minor should not be cleared after the device is released.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mc: Clear minor number before put device The device minor should not be cleared after the device is released.
Metrics
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < dd156f44ea82cc249f46c519eed3b2f8983c8002; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 64dbc6f50ce92b7da203b1bcdd96a370bbc9b74d; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 5d327391f9fafeb0938be4fc538dd0bd54a0b2ef; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 8f52c7f38f0f2ee2afc331e6b873acba5e9490a8; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 7bd4e5367d0940ccec4d7546bb6bd019ab2c71aa; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 7db47e737128b3585ae679b709b85f3f44cd8750; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < ac01416d477c2dc6016782635ae022f8cc634a29; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 8cfc8cec1b4da88a47c243a11f384baefd092a50; < 5.4.301; < 5.10.246; < 5.15.195; < 6.1.157; < 6.6.113; < 6.12.54; < 6.17.4 |
| Linux | Linux | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-40197?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: mc: Clear minor number before put device
The device minor should not be cleared after the device is released.
How severe is CVE-2025-40197?
Severity scoring for CVE-2025-40197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40197?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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