CVE-2025-21848 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.129/6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3 nfp_app_ctrl_msg_alloc null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 234058)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.129/6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function nfp_app_ctrl_msg_alloc. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-21848. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.