CVE-2025-40044 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 lib/crc-itu-t.c udf_update_tag use after free

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects the function udf_update_tag in the library lib/crc-itu-t.c. Such manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-40044. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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