CVE-2025-38416 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2 try_module_get privilege escalation

July 25, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2. This issue affects the function try_module_get. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-38416. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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