CVE-2025-21854 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3 psock_update_sk_prot null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 236983)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.79/6.12.16/6.13.4/6.14-rc3. This affects the function vsock_proto::psock_update_sk_prot. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21854. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.