CVE-2025-38726 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1 phy_disconnect null pointer dereference

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.42/6.15.10/6.16.1. This vulnerability affects the function phy_disconnect. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38726. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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