SB20250509124 - Improper locking in Linux kernel include linux
Published: May 9, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250509124
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-2025-37880)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the handle_syscall() function in arch/um/kernel/skas/syscall.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.