CVE-2025-71119 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc2 add_cpu denial of service

January 14, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc2. This affects the function add_cpu. Such manipulation leads to denial of service.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-71119. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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