CVE-2025-38440 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5 net_dim null pointer dereference
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5. Affected by this issue is the function net_dim. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38440. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.