CVE-2025-40278 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.8 Netlink Message tcf_ife_dump uninitialized pointer (EUVD-2025-201577)

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.8. Impacted is the function tcf_ife_dump of the component Netlink Message Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-40278. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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