CVE-2025-40269 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.8 ALSA buffer overflow (EUVD-2025-201586)

December 7, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.8. This affects an unknown part of the component ALSA. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40269. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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