CVE-2025-38721 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1 netfilter ctnetlink_dump_table reference count (Nessus ID 261579 / WID-SEC-2025-1976)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1. This impacts the function ctnetlink_dump_table of the component netfilter. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-38721. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.