CVE-2025-39996 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.109/6.12.50/6.16.10/6.17.0 cancel_delayed_work use after free

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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.109/6.12.50/6.16.10/6.17.0. Affected by this issue is the function cancel_delayed_work. Executing manipulation can lead to use after free.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39996. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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