SB2025071146 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ptp driver
Published: July 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025071146
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38305)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the drivers/ptp/ptp_private.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/259119595227fd20f6aa29d85abe086b6fdd9eb1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d217e7031a5c06d366580fc6ddbf43527b780d4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87f7ce260a3c838b49e1dc1ceedf1006795157a2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1b73c452331451020be3bf4b014901015ae6663
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b93e6fef4eda48e17d9c642b9abad98a066fd4a3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef8fc007c28a30a4c0d90bf755e0f343d99bb392