CVE-2025-38101 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ring-buffer: Fix buffer locking in ring_buffer_subbuf_order_set() Enlarge the critical section in ring_buffer_subbuf_order_set() to ensure that error handling takes place with per-buffer mutex held, thus preventing list corruption and other concurrency-related issues.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ring buffer management has been addressed. The issue involved improper buffer locking in the 'ring_buffer_subbuf_order_set()' function, which could lead to list corruption and other concurrency-related problems. The critical section in this function has been enlarged to ensure that error handling is performed with the per-buffer mutex held, thereby preventing these issues.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fc9a295cd8e59c3636e97395e7c74a9c89fee42 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40ee2afafc1d9fe3aa44a6fbe440d78a5c96a72e | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e09c0600beea469b3ebf974464e526a02d59ad62 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.34 >= 6.13, < 6.15.3 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 3, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |