CVE-2025-40205 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 btrfs btrfs_encode_fh out-of-bounds write (Nessus ID 275353 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. This affects the function btrfs_encode_fh of the component btrfs. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40205. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.