CVE-2025-38364 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.98/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3 maple_tree mas_preallocate null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 253428 / WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.98/6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3. The affected element is the function mas_preallocate of the component maple_tree. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38364. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.