CVE-2025-40018 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 ipvs __ip_vs_ftp_exit use after free

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. This vulnerability affects the function __ip_vs_ftp_exit of the component ipvs. The manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-40018. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

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