CVE-2025-38279 | Linux Kernel prior 6.15.3/6.16-rc1 bpf kernel/bpf/verifier.c privilege escalation (Nessus ID 253428 / WID-SEC-2025-1522)
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2/fc2778c42f99c7de52fc004157b3c3ee4dcc208a. This impacts an unknown function of the file kernel/bpf/verifier.c of the component bpf. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-38279. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.