CVE-2025-21679 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10 get_canonical_dev_path null pointer dereference

CVE-2025-21679 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10 get_canonical_dev_path null pointer dereference

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.10. Affected is the function get_canonical_dev_path. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-21679. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.