CVE-2025-71139 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.3/6.19-rc3 kimage_map_segment allocation of resources

January 14, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.3/6.19-rc3. This issue affects the function kimage_map_segment. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-71139. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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