Medium [CVE-2025-40027] Linux Kernel Vulnerability in NetApp Products
This medium-severity NetApp advisory covers CVE-2025-40027 affecting Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere, ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
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Summary
Multiple NetApp products incorporate Linux kernel. Certain versions of Linux kernel are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Denial of Service (DoS).
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to Denial of Service (DoS). Affected products: Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere, ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status. NetApp states there is no workaround available at this time.
Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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Mitigation
The vendor states no workaround or mitigation is currently available. Prioritize upgrading to a fixed release, and follow the official advisory for interim guidance.
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