CVE-2025-40147 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 blk_should_throtl null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function blk_should_throtl. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40147. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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