CVE-2025-40268 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8 cifs smb3_fs_context_parse_param memory leak (EUVD-2025-201587)

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.116/6.12.58/6.17.8. The affected element is the function smb3_fs_context_parse_param of the component cifs. The manipulation results in memory leak.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40268. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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