CVE-2025-40178 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 pid_nr_ns null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 275361 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. This vulnerability affects the function pid_nr_ns. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-40178. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.