CVE-2025-38718 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1 sctp_rcv uninitialized pointer

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function sctp_rcv. Such manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-38718. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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