CVE-2025-39764 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1/6.17-rc1 netfilter refcount_inc_not_zero memory leak

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1/6.17-rc1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function refcount_inc_not_zero of the component netfilter. Executing manipulation can lead to memory leak.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39764. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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