CVE-2025-38653 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.0 proc proc_reg_open information disclosure (Nessus ID 266176 / WID-SEC-2025-1898)

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. This affects the function proc_reg_open of the component proc. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-38653. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.