CVE-2025-38551 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.39/6.15.7 virtio-net rtnl_lock deadlock (EUVD-2025-25097)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.39/6.15.7. Impacted is the function rtnl_lock of the component virtio-net. Performing manipulation results in deadlock.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-38551. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.