CVE-2025-71113 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2 algif_kpp.c sock_kmalloc initialization

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2. This vulnerability affects the function sock_kmalloc of the file algif_kpp.c. The manipulation leads to improper initialization.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-71113. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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