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CVE-2025-71288
Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 6, 2026
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.0th
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
memory: mtk-smi: fix device leaks on common probe
Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the SMI device
during common probe on late probe failure (e.g. probe deferral) and on
driver unbind.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-71288 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-71288
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-71288 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.