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)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.142/6.6.95/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function load_global_roots_objectid of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38260. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.