CVE-2025-40063 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 crypto crypto_acomp_streams allocation of resources (Nessus ID 271892 / WID-SEC-2025-2431)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function crypto_acomp_streams of the component crypto. This manipulation causes allocation of resources.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-40063. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.