CVE-2025-38689 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1/6.17-rc1 avx512_status null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 264697 / WID-SEC-2025-1976)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1/6.17-rc1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function avx512_status. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38689. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.