CVE-2025-38396 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc4 anon_inode_make_secure_inode file descriptor consumption

July 25, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.145/6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc4. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function anon_inode_make_secure_inode. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled file descriptor consumption.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38396. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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