CVE-2025-38551 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.39/6.15.7 virtio-net rtnl_lock deadlock

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.39/6.15.7. This vulnerability affects the function rtnl_lock of the component virtio-net. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38551. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.