CVE-2025-38735 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.148/6.6.102/6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2 gve shutdown null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 261638 / WID-SEC-2025-1988)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.148/6.6.102/6.12.43/6.16.3/6.17-rc2. This impacts the function shutdown of the component gve. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-38735. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available.
You should upgrade the affected component.