CVE-2025-38438 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc3 ASoC devm_kstrdup memory leak (Nessus ID 276629 / WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc3. This impacts the function devm_kstrdup of the component ASoC. The manipulation results in memory leak.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38438. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.