CVE-2025-38140 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2 dm_revalidate_zones nr_zones allocation of resources (EUVD-2025-19803 / Nessus ID 265934)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.2. This affects the function dm_revalidate_zones. This manipulation of the argument nr_zones causes allocation of resources.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-38140. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.