CVE-2025-39856 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4 net null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 265887 / WID-SEC-2025-2099)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component net. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-39856. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.