CVE-2025-39789 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3 crypto skcipher_walk allocation of resources

September 11, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function skcipher_walk of the component crypto. This manipulation causes allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-39789. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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