CVE-2025-40327 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7 __perf_event_overflow recursion (Nessus ID 298897)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.7. Impacted is the function __perf_event_overflow. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-40327. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.