CVE-2025-21796 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.128/6.6.78/6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2 lib/refcount.c use after free
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.128/6.6.78/6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2. This affects an unknown part in the library lib/refcount.c. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21796. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.