CVE-2025-40292 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.57/6.17.7 virtio-net null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.57/6.17.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component virtio-net. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40292. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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