CVE-2025-40070
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pps: fix warning in pps_register_cdev when register device fail Similar to previous commit 2a934fdb01db ("media: v4l2-dev: fix…
Overview
CVE-2025-40070 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
pps: fix warning in pps_register_cdev when register device fail
Similar to previous commit 2a934fdb01db ("media: v4l2-dev: fix error
handling in __video_register_device()"), the release hook should be set
before device_register(). Otherwise, when device_register() return error
and put_device() try to callback the release function, the below warning
may happen.
------------[ cut here ]------------
WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 4760 at drivers/base/core.c:2567 device_release+0x1bd/0x240 drivers/base/core.c:2567
Modules linked in:
CPU: 1 UID: 0 PID: 4760 Comm: syz.4.914 Not tainted 6.17.0-rc3+ #1 NONE
RIP: 0010:device_release+0x1bd/0x240 drivers/base/core.c:2567
Call Trace:
<TASK>
kobject_cleanup+0x136/0x410 lib/kobject.c:689
kobject_release lib/kobject.c:720 [inline]
kref_put include/linux/kref.h:65 [inline]
kobject_put+0xe9/0x130 lib/kobject.c:737
put_device+0x24/0x30 drivers/base/core.c:3797
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40070?
CVE-2025-40070 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40070?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40070?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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