Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_ncm: Refactor...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: gadget: f_ncm: Refactor bind path to use __free()
After an bind/unbind cycle, the ncm->notify_req is left stale. If a
subsequent bind fails, the unified error label attempts to free this
stale request, leading to a NULL pointer dereference when accessing
ep->ops->free_request.
Refactor the error handling in the bind path to use the __free()
automatic cleanup mechanism.
Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000020
Call trace:
usb_ep_free_request+0x2c/0xec
ncm_bind+0x39c/0x3dc
usb_add_function+0xcc/0x1f0
configfs_composite_bind+0x468/0x588
gadget_bind_driver+0x104/0x270
really_probe+0x190/0x374
__driver_probe_device+0xa0/0x12c
driver_probe_device+0x3c/0x218
__device_attach_driver+0x14c/0x188
bus_for_each_drv+0x10c/0x168
__device_attach+0xfc/0x198
device_initial_probe+0x14/0x24
bus_probe_device+0x94/0x11c
device_add+0x268/0x48c
usb_add_gadget+0x198/0x28c
dwc3_gadget_init+0x700/0x858
__dwc3_set_mode+0x3cc/0x664
process_scheduled_works+0x1d8/0x488
worker_thread+0x244/0x334
kthread+0x114/0x1bc
ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20
Impact
CVE-2025-40092 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High). The vector is requires local access, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. No fixed version is listed yet, so configuration controls and monitoring matter more in the interim.
Affected versions
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Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2025-40092? CVE-2025-40092 is a high-severity security vulnerability. No fixed version is listed yet.
- How severe is CVE-2025-40092? CVE-2025-40092 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2025-40092? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2025-40092 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
- Is CVE-2025-40092 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2025-40092 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2025-40092 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.