CVE-2025-38701 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 ext4_update_inline_data assertion (Nessus ID 261549 / WID-SEC-2025-1976)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function ext4_update_inline_data. The manipulation results in reachable assertion.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-38701. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.