CVE-2025-39749 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 rcu rcu_read_unlock defer_qs_iw_pending race condition (EUVD-2025-28962 / Nessus ID 264751)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1. Affected by this issue is the function rcu_read_unlock of the component rcu. Such manipulation of the argument defer_qs_iw_pending leads to race condition.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-39749. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.