CVE-2025-39723 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2 netfs write_iter null pointer dereference

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2. Affected by this issue is the function write_iter of the component netfs. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-39723. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.

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