CVE-2025-40231 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 vsock_assign_transport deadlock (Nessus ID 277479 / WID-SEC-2025-2747)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5. This affects the function vsock_assign_transport. Performing a manipulation results in deadlock.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-40231. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.