CVE-2025-40069: Linux hwe edge · In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: Fix obj leak in VM_BIND error path If we fail a handle-lookup part way
Affects linux-hwe-edgeSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 Medium · fixed in 6.17.0-1011.11 : update linux-hwe-edge when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.17.0-1011.11, 6.17.0-1008.8~24.04.1, 6.17.0-1008.8 +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade linux-hwe-edge to 6.17.0-1011.11, 6.17.0-1008.8~24.04.1, 6.17.0-1008.8 or 6.17.0-1007.7~24.04.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux-hwe-edge | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability is available as indicated by the resolved status in the Linux kernel. Users and administrators should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include the patch for CVE-2025-40069. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on updating affected Linux kernel versions. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data; therefore, check the official Linux kernel advisories or the referenced patchwork link for the latest remediation guidance.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: Fix obj leak in VM_BIND error path If we fail a handle-lookup part way thru, we need to drop the already obtained obj references. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/669784/
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40069 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/278f8904434aa96055e793936b5977c010549e28 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b512909a291a964cfcf6b58de13256ab3e848c4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-40069 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-40069 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/278f8904434aa96055e793936b5977c010549e28 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8029-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8030-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8029-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8048-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8029-3 (opens in a new tab)