Vulnerability 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.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d327391f9fafeb0938be4fc538dd0bd54a0b2ef
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64dbc6f50ce92b7da203b1bcdd96a370bbc9b74d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bd4e5367d0940ccec4d7546bb6bd019ab2c71aa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7db47e737128b3585ae679b709b85f3f44cd8750
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cfc8cec1b4da88a47c243a11f384baefd092a50
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f52c7f38f0f2ee2afc331e6b873acba5e9490a8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac01416d477c2dc6016782635ae022f8cc634a29
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd156f44ea82cc249f46c519eed3b2f8983c8002
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40197?
CVE-2025-40197 is a documented vulnerability. 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?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-40197. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.