CVE-2025-21856 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3 device_release use after free
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function device_release. The manipulation leads to use after free.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-21856. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.