SB2025072784 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel netfs
Published: July 27, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025072784
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) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38411)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the netfs_collect_in_app() function in fs/netfs/misc.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.