CVE-2025-21844 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.129/6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3 SMB Client receive_encrypted_standard null pointer dereference
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.129/6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3. Affected by this issue is the function receive_encrypted_standard of the component SMB Client. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-21844. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.