CVE-2025-40171 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 nvmet_fc_ls_req_op memory leak (Nessus ID 276782 / WID-SEC-2025-2579)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. This affects the function nvmet_fc_ls_req_op. The manipulation results in memory leak.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-40171. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.