CVE-2025-38222 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.3 ext4 File fs/ext4/inline.c ext4_prepare_inline_data privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-20034 / Nessus ID 249177)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file fs/ext4/inline.c of the component ext4 File Handler. The manipulation of the argument ext4_prepare_inline_data leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38222. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.