CVE-2025-71232 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.124/6.12.71/6.18.10/6.19.0 qla2xxx __kmem_cache_shutdown stack-based overflow (Nessus ID 299462 / WID-SEC-2026-0462)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.124/6.12.71/6.18.10/6.19.0. Affected by this issue is the function __kmem_cache_shutdown of the component qla2xxx. The manipulation results in stack-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-71232. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.