CVE-2025-38271 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2 netdev_lock.h rtnl_create_link null pointer dereference (WID-SEC-2025-1522)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function rtnl_create_link in the library include/net/netdev_lock.h. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38271. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.