CVE-2025-39674 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 ESI Feature platform_device_msi_init_and_alloc_irqs null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 261648 / WID-SEC-2025-1988)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function platform_device_msi_init_and_alloc_irqs of the component ESI Feature. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-39674. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.