CVE-2025-71192 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.160/6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc4 ALSA snd_ac97_controller_register double free (Nessus ID 297966 / WID-SEC-2026-0324)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.160/6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc4. Impacted is the function snd_ac97_controller_register of the component ALSA. The manipulation results in double free.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-71192. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.