CVE-2025-40053 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 net netdev_alloc_skb_ip_align null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function netdev_alloc_skb_ip_align of the component net. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40053. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.