CVE-2025-40236 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 virtio_net_hdr_tnl_from_skb initialization
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function virtio_net_hdr_tnl_from_skb. The manipulation results in improper initialization.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40236. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.