CVE-2025-39830 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.4/6.17-rc3 mlx5 hws_pool_buddy_init memory leak

September 16, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.4/6.17-rc3. This vulnerability affects the function hws_pool_buddy_init of the component mlx5. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-39830. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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