CVE-2025-38455 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.98/6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5 kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu memory corruption
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.98/6.12.38/6.15.6/6.16-rc5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38455. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.