CVE-2025-40036 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 misc copy_to_user memory leak

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. This impacts the function copy_to_user of the component Misc. The manipulation results in memory leak.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-40036. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.

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