CVE-2025-39802 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3 lib/crypto may_use_simd memory corruption

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3 and classified as critical. This affects the function may_use_simd in the library lib/crypto. Executing manipulation can lead to memory corruption.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39802. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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