CVE-2025-40286 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8 smb2_read memory leak

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8. Affected is the function smb2_read. Performing manipulation results in memory leak.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40286. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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