CVE-2025-21786 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2 kthread_stop use after free
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2. Affected is the function kthread_stop. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-21786. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.