CVE-2025-38709 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.102/6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1 loop fs/buffer.c __getblk_slow buffer overflow

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.102/6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1. Impacted is the function __getblk_slow of the file fs/buffer.c of the component loop. Performing manipulation results in buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-38709. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.

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