CVE-2025-39836 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.44/6.16.4/6.17-rc3 efi setup_mm_hdr allocation of resources

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.44/6.16.4/6.17-rc3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setup_mm_hdr of the component efi. Performing manipulation results in allocation of resources.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-39836. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

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