CVE-2025-38358 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 btrfs fs/btrfs/inode.c close_ctree reference count (WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function close_ctree of the file fs/btrfs/inode.c of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38358. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.