CVE-2025-40249 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9 gpio fput reference count (Nessus ID 277522 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. This vulnerability affects the function fput of the component gpio. Such manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-40249. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.