CVE-2025-40361
kernel: Linux kernel: ext4 deadlock vulnerability (CVE Rejected)
Severity
UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · December 16, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem component. A local user could potentially trigger a deadlock due to inconsistent memory allocation flags in the ext4_xattr_inode_cache_find function, which could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS). However, this CVE has been rejected by the assigning CNA.
Statement
This CVE has been marked as Rejected by the assigning CNA.
CVSS score applicability
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
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-833 · Deadlock