CVE-2025-38379 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc1/6.16-rc4 smb kernel/workqueue.c smb2_reconnect_server uninitialized pointer (WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc1/6.16-rc4. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function smb2_reconnect_server of the file kernel/workqueue.c of the component smb. Such manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38379. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.