CVE-2025-38716 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.102/6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1 hfs hfs_find_init null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 261556 / WID-SEC-2025-1976)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.102/6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1. Affected is the function hfs_find_init of the component hfs. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38716. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.