CVE-2025-40352
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/mellanox: mlxbf-pmc: add sysfs_attr_init() to count_clock init The lock-related debug logic (CONFIG_LOCK_STAT) in the…
Overview
CVE-2025-40352 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
platform/mellanox: mlxbf-pmc: add sysfs_attr_init() to count_clock init
The lock-related debug logic (CONFIG_LOCK_STAT) in the kernel is noting
the following warning when the BlueField-3 SOC is booted:
BUG: key ffff00008a3402a8 has not been registered!
------------[ cut here ]------------
DEBUG_LOCKS_WARN_ON(1)
WARNING: CPU: 4 PID: 592 at kernel/locking/lockdep.c:4801 lockdep_init_map_type+0x1d4/0x2a0
<snip>
Call trace:
lockdep_init_map_type+0x1d4/0x2a0
__kernfs_create_file+0x84/0x140
sysfs_add_file_mode_ns+0xcc/0x1cc
internal_create_group+0x110/0x3d4
internal_create_groups.part.0+0x54/0xcc
sysfs_create_groups+0x24/0x40
device_add+0x6e8/0x93c
device_register+0x28/0x40
__hwmon_device_register+0x4b0/0x8a0
devm_hwmon_device_register_with_groups+0x7c/0xe0
mlxbf_pmc_probe+0x1e8/0x3e0 [mlxbf_pmc]
platform_probe+0x70/0x110
The mlxbf_pmc driver must call sysfs_attr_init() durin
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40352?
CVE-2025-40352 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40352?
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-2025-40352?
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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