CVE-2025-21636 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.124/6.6.71/6.12.9/6.13-rc6 sctp null pointer dereference

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.124/6.6.71/6.12.9/6.13-rc6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component sctp. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-21636. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.