CVE-2025-40196 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.113/6.12.53/6.17.3 kernel/workqueue.c quota_release_work denial of service (Nessus ID 275347)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.113/6.12.53/6.17.3. This affects the function quota_release_work of the file kernel/workqueue.c. This manipulation causes denial of service.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-40196. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.