CVE-2025-40138 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 f2fs lib/string.c f2fs_check_quota_consistency null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function f2fs_check_quota_consistency in the library lib/string.c of the component f2fs. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-40138. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.

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