CVE-2025-40198 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 ext4 parse_apply_sb_mount_options buffer overflow (Nessus ID 275363 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 and classified as critical. Affected is the function parse_apply_sb_mount_options of the component ext4. Performing a manipulation results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-40198. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.