CVE-2025-38260 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.142/6.6.95/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3 btrfs load_global_roots_objectid null pointer dereference (EUVD-2025-20801 / Nessus ID 270134)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.142/6.6.95/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3. This vulnerability affects the function load_global_roots_objectid of the component btrfs. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38260. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.