CVE-2025-23161 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2 spinlock_rt.c write locking (Nessus ID 237504 / WID-SEC-2025-0922)
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2. This affects the function vmd_dev::cfg_lock/pci_ops::write of the file kernel/locking/spinlock_rt.c. This manipulation causes improper locking.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-23161. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.