CVE-2025-40029 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 bus platform_get_resource return value (Nessus ID 271905 / WID-SEC-2025-2431)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function platform_get_resource of the component bus. Such manipulation leads to unchecked return value.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40029. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.