CVE-2025-40228 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 damon_ctx allocation of resources (Nessus ID 277636 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5. The impacted element is the function damon_ctx. Such manipulation leads to allocation of resources.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40228. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.