SB2025081830 - Improper locking in Linux kernel trace events



SB2025081830 - Improper locking in Linux kernel trace events

Published: August 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081830
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-2025-38524)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the rxrpc_see_call() and release_sock() functions in net/rxrpc/recvmsg.c, within the rxrpc_discard_prealloc() function in net/rxrpc/call_accept.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.