CVE-2025-38469 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7 KVM kmalloc_array privilege escalation (Nessus ID 252231 / WID-SEC-2025-1665)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.7. Impacted is the function kmalloc_array of the component KVM. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38469. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.