CVE-2025-71151 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc2 cifs smb3_reconfigure memory leak (Nessus ID 296410 / WID-SEC-2026-0215)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function smb3_reconfigure of the component cifs. The manipulation leads to memory leak.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-71151. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.