CVE-2025-38622 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.0 net net/core/skbuff.c udp_rcv_segment denial of service (Nessus ID 266176 / WID-SEC-2025-1898)

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. This issue affects the function udp_rcv_segment of the file net/core/skbuff.c of the component net. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-38622. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.