CVE-2025-71124 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.2/6.19-rc2 preempt_prepare_postamble null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 284712 / WID-SEC-2026-0119)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.2/6.19-rc2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function preempt_prepare_postamble. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-71124. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.