CVE-2025-40201 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.156/6.6.112/6.12.53/6.17.3 kernel/sys.c sys_prlimit64 race condition (Nessus ID 275352 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.156/6.6.112/6.12.53/6.17.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sys_prlimit64 of the file kernel/sys.c. The manipulation leads to race condition.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-40201. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.