CVE-2025-40197 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's media subsystem, specifically within the media device node management. The issue arises because the minor number of a device is improperly cleared after the device is released, which can lead to incorrect handling of device nodes. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can apply the latest patches available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Nov 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d327391f9fafeb0938be4fc538dd0bd54a0b2ef | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64dbc6f50ce92b7da203b1bcdd96a370bbc9b74d | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bd4e5367d0940ccec4d7546bb6bd019ab2c71aa | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7db47e737128b3585ae679b709b85f3f44cd8750 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cfc8cec1b4da88a47c243a11f384baefd092a50 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f52c7f38f0f2ee2afc331e6b873acba5e9490a8 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac01416d477c2dc6016782635ae022f8cc634a29 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd156f44ea82cc249f46c519eed3b2f8983c8002 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |