CVE-2025-71160 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc1 nft_chain_validate stack-based overflow (Nessus ID 296412)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc1. This issue affects the function nft_chain_validate. The manipulation results in stack-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-71160. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.