CVE-2025-22017 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.20/6.13.8 xa_alloc_cyclic null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 237088 / WID-SEC-2025-0732)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.20/6.13.8. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function xa_alloc_cyclic. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-22017. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.