SB2025070460 - Improper locking in Linux kernel trace 



SB2025070460 - Improper locking in Linux kernel trace

Published: July 4, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025070460
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38101)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ring_buffer_subbuf_order_set() and atomic_dec() functions in kernel/trace/ring_buffer.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.