CVE-2025-40003 | Linux Kernel up to 4.19.266 ocelot kernel/workqueue.c cancel_delayed_work initialization

October 18, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel. Impacted is the function cancel_delayed_work of the file kernel/workqueue.c of the component ocelot. The manipulation leads to improper initialization.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-40003. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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