CVE-2025-38243 | Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 btrfs read_one_inode null pointer dereference (EUVD-2025-20818)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.15.4/6.16-rc3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function read_one_inode of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38243. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.