CVE-2025-40056 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 vhost copy_to_iter return return value

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function copy_to_iter of the component vhost. Performing manipulation of the argument return results in unchecked return value.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-40056. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More