CVE-2025-38440 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5 net_dim null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 246888 / WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5. Affected is the function net_dim. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38440. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.