CVE-2025-39771 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 kernel/notifier.c devm_register_sys_off_handler denial of service

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 and classified as critical. This impacts the function devm_register_sys_off_handler of the file kernel/notifier.c. Such manipulation leads to denial of service.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-39771. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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