CVE-2025-40026 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.1 KVM complete_emulated_io permission

October 28, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.1. The impacted element is the function complete_emulated_io of the component KVM. The manipulation results in permission issues.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40026. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is recommended.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More