CVE-2025-40093 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.157/6.6.113/6.12.54/6.17.4 usb __free null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.157/6.6.113/6.12.54/6.17.4. The affected element is the function __free of the component usb. Executing manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-40093. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

You should upgrade the affected component.