CVE-2025-38587 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 ipv6 fib6_info_uses_dev infinite loop (Nessus ID 261737 / WID-SEC-2025-1869)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fib6_info_uses_dev of the component ipv6. This manipulation causes infinite loop.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-38587. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.