CVE-2025-38566 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0/6.17-rc1 tls_alert_recv buffer overflow (Nessus ID 260117 / WID-SEC-2025-1869)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0/6.17-rc1. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function tls_alert_recv. The manipulation results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-38566. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.