CVE-2025-38733 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2 relocate_lowcore null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 261644 / WID-SEC-2025-1988)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2 and classified as critical. This affects the function relocate_lowcore. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-38733. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.