CVE-2025-21672 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10 fs/afs/addr_prefs.c afs_split_string locking (Nessus ID 234757 / WID-SEC-2025-0232)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10. The impacted element is the function afs_split_string of the file fs/afs/addr_prefs.c. The manipulation results in improper locking.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-21672. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.