CVE-2025-40222 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 sh-sci.c sci_serial_in memory corruption (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sci_serial_in of the file drivers/tty/serial/sh-sci.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-40222. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.