CVE-2025-21786 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2 kthread_stop use after free (Nessus ID 230717 / WID-SEC-2025-0453)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.15/6.13.3/6.14-rc2 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function kthread_stop. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-21786. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.