CVE-2025-40191 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 amdkfd kfd_lookup_process_by_pid null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 275349)

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. This affects the function kfd_lookup_process_by_pid of the component amdkfd. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-40191. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.