CVE-2025-71159 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4 btrfs_get_or_create_delayed_node use after free (Nessus ID 296395)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function btrfs_get_or_create_delayed_node. Such manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-71159. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.