CVE-2025-39951 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8 um register_virtio_device use after free (Nessus ID 269458 / WID-SEC-2025-2194)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8. The impacted element is the function register_virtio_device of the component um. This manipulation causes use after free.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-39951. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.