CVE-2025-40146 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 blk-mq nr_requests deadlock (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2579)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. The impacted element is the function nr_requests of the component blk-mq. This manipulation causes deadlock.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40146. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.