CVE-2025-38727 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 netlink_unicast rmem allocation of resources

September 4, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 and classified as critical. This affects the function netlink_unicast. Such manipulation of the argument rmem leads to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-38727. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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