CVE-2025-38691 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 ext_tree_prepare_commit uninitialized pointer

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function ext_tree_prepare_commit. This manipulation causes uninitialized pointer.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38691. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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