CVE-2025-38031 | Linux Kernel up to a54091c24220a4cd847d5b4f36d678edacddbaf0 padata queue_work reference count (Nessus ID 242164 / WID-SEC-2025-1350)
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to a54091c24220a4cd847d5b4f36d678edacddbaf0. This affects the function queue_work of the component padata. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38031. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.