CVE-2025-38469 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 KVM kmalloc_array privilege escalation
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function kmalloc_array of the component KVM. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38469. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.