CVE-2025-39856 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4 net null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component net. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-39856. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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