CVE-2025-38588 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 ipv6 rt6_nlmsg_size infinite loop (Nessus ID 260111 / WID-SEC-2025-1869)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function rt6_nlmsg_size of the component ipv6. Executing manipulation can lead to infinite loop.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-38588. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.