CVE-2025-71223 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.123/6.12.69/6.18.9 smb smb2_open reference count

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.123/6.12.69/6.18.9. The impacted element is the function smb2_open of the component smb. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-71223. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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