ID:12238 - Exploit for Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2025-40040

 
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ID:12238 - Exploit for Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2025-40040

Published: January 4, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU117752
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40040
CWE-ID: CWE-388
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the rust/bindings/bindings_helper.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.