CVE-2025-40193 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.156/6.6.112/6.12.53/6.17.3 memdup_user_nul denial of service (Nessus ID 276782 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.156/6.6.112/6.12.53/6.17.3 and classified as critical. This affects the function memdup_user_nul. Such manipulation leads to denial of service.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40193. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.