CVE-2025-38488 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 smb crypt_message null pointer dereference
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function crypt_message of the component smb. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38488. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.