CVE-2025-38609 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 governor_name null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 260124 / WID-SEC-2025-1869)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. The impacted element is the function governor_name. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-38609. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.