CVE-2025-40272 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.196/6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8 secretmem memfd_secret use after free (EUVD-2025-201583)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.196/6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8. This impacts the function memfd_secret of the component secretmem. Performing manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-40272. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.

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