CVE-2025-40161 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3 mailbox irq_type allocation of resources

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component mailbox. Such manipulation of the argument irq_type leads to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-40161. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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