CVE-2025-40295 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7 fscrypt fs/crypto/inline_crypt.c set_init_blocksize allocation of resources

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function set_init_blocksize of the file fs/crypto/inline_crypt.c of the component fscrypt. The manipulation results in allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-40295. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

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