CVE-2025-38736 | Linux Kernel prior 6.12.44/6.16.4/6.17-rc2/6.17-rc3 net asix_devices initialization (Nessus ID 261652)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc1/6.17-rc2/a754ab53993b1585132e871c5d811167ad3c52ff. This issue affects the function asix_devices of the component net. Executing manipulation can lead to improper initialization.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38736. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.