CVE-2025-23143 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1 CIFS Module sock_lock_init_class_and_name null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1. This issue affects the function sock_lock_init_class_and_name of the component CIFS Module. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-23143. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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