CVE-2025-39838 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.150/6.6.104/6.12.45/6.16.5/6.17-rc4 cifs __cifs_sfu_make_node null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.150/6.6.104/6.12.45/6.16.5/6.17-rc4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function __cifs_sfu_make_node of the component cifs. Executing manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-39838. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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