CVE-2025-38235 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 HID appletb_kbd_probe reference count

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function appletb_kbd_probe of the component HID. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38235. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.