A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-26925) in the Linux kernel's nf_tables component allowed hackers to access unauthorized data by improper handling of mutex, risking system stability; addressed by Greg Kroah-Hartman through a patch; users urged to update to the latest stable kernel version to mitigate potential cybersecurity threats and ensure system security.

 Linux Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26925) allows unauthorized data access