CVE-2025-40348 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5 slab alloc_slab_obj_exts null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.55/6.17.5. This affects the function alloc_slab_obj_exts of the component slab. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-40348. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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