CVE-2025-39903 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.45/6.16.5 of_numa free_area_init null pointer dereference

October 1, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.45/6.16.5. This affects the function free_area_init of the component of_numa. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-39903. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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