CVE-2025-38439 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc5 bnxt_en dma-iommu.c dma_unmap_len_set privilege escalation (Nessus ID 265749 / WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc5. This affects the function dma_unmap_len_set of the file drivers/iommu/dma-iommu.c of the component bnxt_en. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-38439. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.