CVE-2025-39738 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1 /fs/btrfs/extent-tree.c num_bytes privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-28973 / Nessus ID 264733)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17-rc1. This affects the function num_bytes of the file /fs/btrfs/extent-tree.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-39738. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.