CVE-2025-38246 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3 XDP_REDIRECT Feature privilege escalation

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.35/6.15.4/6.16-rc3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XDP_REDIRECT Feature. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38246. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.