CVE-2025-68240 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.58/6.17.8 nilfs2 fs/nilfs2/segment.c nilfs_segctor_thread return value (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2868)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.58/6.17.8. Impacted is the function nilfs_segctor_thread of the file fs/nilfs2/segment.c of the component nilfs2. This manipulation causes unchecked return value.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-68240. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.