CVE-2025-39874 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.7/6.17-rc5 macsec netdevice.h denial of service

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.7/6.17-rc5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library include/linux/netdevice.h of the component macsec. The manipulation results in denial of service.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-39874. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More