CVE-2025-38305 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc1 ptp ptp_vclock_in_use deadlock

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc1. Affected is the function ptp_vclock_in_use of the component ptp. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38305. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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