CVE-2025-40111 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 vmwgfx vmw_execbuf_process use after free

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. The impacted element is the function vmw_execbuf_process of the component vmwgfx. This manipulation causes use after free.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-40111. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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