CVE-2025-71291 | Linux Kernel up to 6.19.5 misc bcm_vk_read null pointer dereference (WID-SEC-2026-1405)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.164/6.6.127/6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bcm_vk_read of the component Misc. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-71291. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.