CVE-2025-40354 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5 hw_init null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5. The affected element is the function hw_init. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40354. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

You should upgrade the affected component.