CVE-2025-37738

A use-after-free vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux kernel, specifically within the ext4_xattr_inode_dec_ref_all function (related to the ext4 filesystem's extended attributes). An attacker could exploit this flaw by providing a specially crafted payload, leading to a denial of service condition that compromises system availability.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.