CVE-2025-40274 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.58/6.17.8 KVM kvm_gmem_release use after free (EUVD-2025-201581)

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.58/6.17.8. This issue affects the function kvm_gmem_release of the component KVM. Executing manipulation can lead to use after free.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40274. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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