CVE-2025-40163 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.4/6.18-rc1 deadline dl_server stack-based overflow (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2579)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.4/6.18-rc1. Impacted is the function dl_server of the component deadline. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40163. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.