CVE-2025-38721 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1 netfilter ctnetlink_dump_table reference count

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1. This impacts the function ctnetlink_dump_table of the component netfilter. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-38721. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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