CVE-2025-38683 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1 default_device_exit_batch null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 261587 / WID-SEC-2025-1976)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1. This affects the function default_device_exit_batch. Executing manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-38683. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.