CVE-2025-38270 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.33/6.15.2/6.16-rc1 net net/core/dev.c napi_complete privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.33/6.15.2/6.16-rc1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function napi_complete of the file net/core/dev.c of the component net. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38270. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.