CVE-2025-38554 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.9/6.16.0 mm lock_vma_under_rcu use after free (Nessus ID 260162 / WID-SEC-2025-1869)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.9/6.16.0 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function lock_vma_under_rcu of the component mm. Performing manipulation results in use after free.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-38554. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.