CVE-2025-38101

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ring-buffer component. A local attacker could exploit improper buffer locking in the ring_buffer_subbuf_order_set() function. This could lead to list corruption and other concurrency-related issues, potentially resulting in privilege escalation or a denial of service (DoS).

This MODERATE impact flaw in the Linux kernel's ring-buffer component could allow a local privileged attacker to cause a denial of service due to improper buffer locking. This vulnerability could even lead to a kernel information leak problem.

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 do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.