CVE-2025-40306 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7 xattr_key buffer overflow

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7 and classified as critical. This affects the function xattr_key. The manipulation results in buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40306. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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