CVE-2025-38731 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 vm_bind_ioctl double free (Nessus ID 261601 / WID-SEC-2025-1988)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function vm_bind_ioctl. Such manipulation leads to double free.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38731. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.