CVE-2025-39821 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.4/6.17-rc2 PMU Driver start initialization

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.4/6.17-rc2. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function Home of the component PMU Driver. Such manipulation leads to improper initialization.

This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-39821. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.

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